The formation or presence of a thrombus (blood clot) inside a blood vessel. … [Read more...]
thrombus
A blood clot that forms on the wall of a blood vessel or in the heart when blood platelets, proteins, and cells stick together. A thrombus may block the flow of … [Read more...]
thrush
A condition in which Candida albicans, a type of yeast, grows out of control in moist skin areas of the body. It is usually a result of a weakened immune … [Read more...]
thymic carcinoma
A rare type of thymus gland cancer. It usually spreads, has a high risk of recurrence, and has a poor survival rate. Thymic carcinoma is divided into subtypes, … [Read more...]
thymidine
A chemical compound found in DNA. Also used as treatment for mucositis. … [Read more...]
thymidylate synthase
A protein involved in making and repairing DNA (molecules inside cells that carry genetic information and pass it on from parent to child). High levels of … [Read more...]
thymidylate synthase inhibitor
A drug that blocks DNA synthesis and may prevent tumor cell growth. It is being studied as a treatment for cancer. … [Read more...]
thymine
A chemical compound that is used to make one of the building blocks of DNA. It is a type of pyrimidine. … [Read more...]
Thymitaq
A substance that is being studied in the treatment of liver cancer. It belongs to the family of drugs called thymidylate synthase inhibitors. Also called AG337 … [Read more...]
thymocyte
A type of immune cell that can attack foreign cells, cancer cells, and cells infected with a virus. Thymocytes can also help control immune responses. A … [Read more...]