A substance that is used in the prevention of cancer and in the treatment of psoriasis. It belongs to the family of drugs called retinoids. … [Read more...]
ACN53
A substance that has been studied in the treatment of some types of cancer. ACN53 is a weakened adenovirus that carries the p53 gene into tumor cells, causing … [Read more...]
acne
A disorder of the skin in which oil glands and hair glands become inflamed. … [Read more...]
acolbifene hydrochloride
A substance being studied in the prevention of breast cancer in women at high risk of breast cancer. Acolbifene hydrochloride binds to estrogen receptors in … [Read more...]
acoustic
Having to do with sound or hearing. … [Read more...]
acoustic neurofibromatosis
A genetic condition in which tumors form on the nerves of the inner ear and cause loss of hearing and balance. Tumors may also occur in the brain and on nerves … [Read more...]
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
A disease caused by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). People with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome are at an increased risk for developing certain cancers … [Read more...]
acquired pure red cell aplasia
A rare disorder in which the bone marrow makes almost no red blood cells. It may be caused by infection or by certain drugs. Patients with this disorder may … [Read more...]
acridine carboxamide
A substance being studied in the treatment of cancer. It is a type of topoisomerase inhibitor. Also called DACA. … [Read more...]
acromegaly
A condition in which the pituitary gland makes too much growth hormone after normal growth of the skeleton is finished. This causes the bones of the hands, … [Read more...]