A rare, inherited disorder that affects the endocrine glands and can cause tumors in the parathyroid and pituitary glands and the pancreas. These tumors are … [Read more...]
Werner syndrome
An inherited disorder marked by rapid aging that begins in early adolescence. Patients may be shorter than average, and have health problems such as loss and … [Read more...]
Western medicine
A system in which medical doctors and other healthcare professionals (such as nurses, pharmacists, and therapists) treat symptoms and diseases using drugs, … [Read more...]
WGA study
A study that compares the complete DNA of people with a disease or condition to the DNA of people without the disease or condition. These studies find the genes … [Read more...]
whey protein powder
A powdered form of proteins taken from whey, which is the liquid left over when cheese is made from cow … [Read more...]
Whipple procedure
A type of surgery used to treat pancreatic cancer. The head of the pancreas, the duodenum, a portion of the stomach, and other nearby tissues are removed. … [Read more...]
white blood cell
A type of immune cell. Most white blood cells are made in the bone marrow and are found in the blood and lymph tissue. White blood cells help the body fight … [Read more...]
Whitmore-Jewett staging system
A staging system for prostate cancer that uses ABCD. … [Read more...]
WHO
A part of the United Nations that deals with major health issues around the world. The WHO sets standards for disease control, health care, and medicines; … [Read more...]
whole cell vaccine
Vaccine made from whole tumor cells that have been changed in the laboratory. … [Read more...]