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cribriform

Pierced with small holes as in a sieve. Refers to the appearance of a tumor when viewed under a microscope. The tumor appears to have open spaces or small holes … [Read more...]

crisis intervention

Immediate, short-term counseling (talking with a professional counselor) to stop a critical emotional incident (e.g., attempted suicide or drug overdose) from … [Read more...]

crisnatol mesylate

An anticancer drug that interferes with the DNA in cancer cells. … [Read more...]

Cristanaspase

(Other name for: asparaginase) … [Read more...]

Crixivan

(Other name for: indinavir sulfate) … [Read more...]

crizotinib

An orally bioavailable agent belonging to the class of c-met/hepatocyte growth factor receptor (HGFR) tyrosine kinase inhibitors with potential antineoplastic … [Read more...]

CRO

A company hired by another company or research center to take over certain parts of running a clinical trial. The company may design, manage, and monitor the … [Read more...]

Crohn disease

Chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract, most commonly the small intestine and colon. Crohn disease increases the risk for colorectal cancer and … [Read more...]

cross-talk

Describes the process inside a cell that occurs when the same signal is shared by two or more signaling pathways. Usually, a signal caused by the binding of a … [Read more...]

cruciferous vegetable

A member of the family of vegetables that includes broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, collard greens, kale, and turnips. These vegetables contain … [Read more...]