Large or swollen lymph glands. … [Read more...]
adenosarcoma
A tumor that is a mixture of an adenoma (a tumor that starts in the gland-like cells of epithelial tissue) and a sarcoma (a tumor that starts in bone, … [Read more...]
adenosine triphosphate
A substance present in all living cells that provides energy for many metabolic processes and is involved in making RNA. Adenosine triphosphate made in the … [Read more...]
adenosis
A disease or abnormal change in a gland. Breast adenosis is a benign condition in which the lobules are larger than usual. … [Read more...]
adenosquamous carcinoma
A type of cancer that contains two types of cells: squamous cells (thin, flat cells that line certain organs) and gland-like cells. … [Read more...]
adenovirus
A member of a family of viruses that can cause infections in the respiratory tract, eye, and gastrointestinal tract. Forms of adenoviruses that do not cause … [Read more...]
ADH
A benign (not cancer) condition in which there are more cells than normal in the lining of breast ducts and the cells look abnormal under a microscope. Having … [Read more...]
ADI-PEG 20
A substance being studied in the treatment of melanoma, liver cancer, and other types of cancer. It breaks down the amino acid arginine and may block the growth … [Read more...]
adjunct agent
In cancer therapy, a drug or substance used in addition to the primary therapy. … [Read more...]
adjunct therapy
Another treatment used together with the primary treatment. Its purpose is to assist the primary treatment. Also called adjunctive therapy. … [Read more...]