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United States Department of Health and Human Services, Radiation Emergency Medical Management
High blood pressure in the vein that carries blood to the liver from the stomach, small and large intestines, spleen, pancreas, and gallbladder. It is usually caused by a block in the blood flow through the liver due to cirrhosis (scarring) of the liver.
Industry:Health care
A type of evergreen tree with hard fragrant wood that is a member of the cypress family. The oil from the wood is used in soaps, shampoos, bath salts, perfumes, aromatherapy, and to keep insects away. The scientific name is Juniperus virginiana. Also called cedarwood and Eastern red cedar.
Industry:Health care
A biological molecule found in blood, other body fluids, or tissues that is a sign of a normal or abnormal process, or of a condition or disease. A signature molecule may be used to see how well the body responds to a treatment for a disease or condition. Also called biomarker and molecular marker.
Industry:Health care
Refers to the number of cancer cells, the size of a tumor, or the amount of cancer in the body. Also called tumor load.
Industry:Health care
An anticancer drug that belongs to the family of drugs called alkylating agents.
Industry:Health care
Lymphoma in which the lymph nodes containing cancer are next to each other.
Industry:Health care
A feeling of great happiness or well-being. Euphoria may be a side effect of certain drugs.
Industry:Health care
The parts of the body that play a role in reproduction, getting rid of waste products in the form of urine, or both.
Industry:Health care
