A process that lowers the amount of acid in a solution. In medicine, an alkali, such as sodium bicarbonate, may be given to patients to lower high levels of … [Read more...]
alkaloid
A member of a large group of substances found in plants and in some fungi. Alkaloids contain nitrogen and can be made in the laboratory. Nicotine, caffeine, … [Read more...]
Alkeran
A drug that is used to treat multiple myeloma and ovarian epithelial cancer and is being studied in the treatment of other types of cancer. It belongs to the … [Read more...]
alkylating agent
A type of drug that is used in the treatment of cancer. It interferes with the cell's DNA and inhibits cancer cell growth. … [Read more...]
ALL
An aggressive (fast-growing) type of leukemia (blood cancer) in which too many lymphoblasts (immature white blood cells) are found in the blood and bone marrow. … [Read more...]
all-trans retinoic acid
A nutrient that that body needs in small amounts to function and stay healthy. All-trans retinoic acid is made in the body from vitamin A and helps cells to … [Read more...]
Allegra
A drug used to treat certain allergy symptoms. It blocks a chemical released during an allergic response that causes itching, sneezing, runny nose, wheezing, … [Read more...]
allergen
A substance that causes an allergic response. Examples include pollen, molds, and certain foods. … [Read more...]
allergic response
A hypersensitive immune reaction to a substance that normally is harmless or would not cause an immune response in most people. An allergic response may cause … [Read more...]
allogeneic
Taken from different individuals of the same species. Also called allogenic. … [Read more...]