traditional Chinese medicine

A medical system that has been used for thousands of years to prevent, diagnose, and treat disease. It is based on the belief that qi (the body's vital energy) … [Read more...]

TRAIL

A cell protein that can attach to certain molecules in some cancer cells and may kill the cells. TRAIL is being studied in the treatment of cancer. Also called … [Read more...]

TRAIL receptor 1

A protein on the surface of certain cells that binds another protein called TRAIL, which may kill some cancer cells. An increase in the amount or activity of … [Read more...]

TRAIL receptor 2

A protein on the surface of certain cells that binds another protein called TRAIL, which may kill some cancer cells. An increase in the amount or activity of … [Read more...]

TRAIL-R1

A protein on the surface of certain cells that binds another protein called TRAIL, which may kill some cancer cells. An increase in the amount or activity of … [Read more...]

TRAIL-R2

A protein on the surface of certain cells that binds another protein called TRAIL, which may kill some cancer cells. An increase in the amount or activity of … [Read more...]

tramadol hydrochloride

A drug used to treat moderate to severe pain in adults. It binds to opioid receptors in the central nervous system. Tramadol hydrochloride is a type of … [Read more...]

tranquilizer

A drug that calms and soothes, and reduces stress and tension. Tranquilizers are used to treat anxiety and insomnia. … [Read more...]

trans fat

A type of fat that has certain chemical properties and is usually found in processed foods such as baked goods, snack foods, fried foods, shortening, margarine, … [Read more...]

transabdominal ultrasound

A procedure used to examine the organs in the abdomen. An ultrasound transducer (probe) is pressed firmly against the skin of the abdomen. High-energy sound … [Read more...]