An enlargement of the ducts from the liver and pancreas at the point where they enter the small intestine. … [Read more...]
ampulla of Vater cancer
Cancer that forms in the ampulla of Vater (an enlargement of the ducts from the liver and pancreas where they join and enter the small intestine). Symptoms … [Read more...]
ampullary cancer
Cancer that forms in the ampulla of Vater (an enlargement of the ducts from the liver and pancreas where they join and enter the small intestine). Symptoms … [Read more...]
amputation
Surgery to remove part or all of a limb or appendage. … [Read more...]
amrubicin
A substance being studied in the treatment of lung cancer. It is a type of anthracycline analog. … [Read more...]
amygdalin
A substance found in the pits of many fruits such as apricots and papayas, and in other foods. It has been tried in some countries as a treatment for cancer, … [Read more...]
amylase
An enzyme that helps the body digest starches. … [Read more...]
amyloidosis
A group of diseases in which protein builds up in certain organs (localized amyloidosis) or throughout the body (systemic amyloidosis). Amyloidosis may be … [Read more...]
anabolic steroid
A type of steroid that is used in medicine to repair body tissues and to increase appetite and the growth of muscles. Anabolic steroids are made in the … [Read more...]
anagrelide
A drug that is used to decrease the number of platelets in the blood in order to prevent blood clotting. … [Read more...]