tendon

Tough, fibrous, cord-like tissue that connects muscle to bone or another structure, such as an eyeball. Tendons help the bone or structure to move. … [Read more...]

teniposide

An anticancer drug that is a podophyllotoxin derivative and belongs to the family of drugs called mitotic inhibitors. … [Read more...]

TENS

A procedure in which mild electric currents are applied to some areas of the skin. Also called transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation. … [Read more...]

teratocarcinoma

A type of germ cell cancer that usually forms in the testes (testicles). … [Read more...]

teratoma

A type of germ cell tumor that may contain several different types of tissue, such as hair, muscle, and bone. Teratomas occur most often in the ovaries in … [Read more...]

terazosin

A drug used to treat urinary problems caused by an enlarged prostate. It is also used to treat high blood pressure and is being studied in the treatment of … [Read more...]

terazosin hydrochloride

A drug used to treat urinary problems caused by an enlarged prostate. It is also used to treat high blood pressure and is being studied in the treatment of … [Read more...]

terminal disease

Disease that cannot be cured and will cause death. … [Read more...]

terpene

A type of strong-smelling chemical substance found in some plants, especially trees that have cones. Terpenes are found in essential oils (scented liquid taken … [Read more...]

testicle

One of two egg-shaped glands inside the scrotum that produce sperm and male hormones. Also called testis. … [Read more...]