An aggressive (fast-growing) type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma that is usually of the T-cell type. The cancer cells express a marker called CD30 or Ki-1 on the … [Read more...]
anaplastic thyroid cancer
A rare, aggressive type of thyroid cancer in which the malignant (cancer) cells look very different from normal thyroid cells. … [Read more...]
anastomosis
A procedure to connect healthy sections of tubular structures in the body after the diseased portion has been surgically removed. … [Read more...]
anatomic
Having to do with anatomy (the study of the structure of a plant or animal). … [Read more...]
anatomist
A person who specializes in anatomy (the study of the structures of animals or plants). … [Read more...]
anatomy
The study of the structure of a plant or animal. … [Read more...]
ancillary test
In a clinical trial, a medical test on a patient that is not a part of the original study design. … [Read more...]
androblastoma
A rare type of ovarian tumor in which the tumor cells secrete a male sex hormone. This may cause virilization (the appearance of male physical characteristics … [Read more...]
androgen
A type of hormone that promotes the development and maintenance of male sex characteristics. … [Read more...]
androgen ablation
Treatment to suppress or block the production or action of male hormones. This is done by having the testicles removed, by taking female sex hormones, or by … [Read more...]