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The ability to understand, interact, and work well with people of different cultures. In medicine, one goal of cultural competency is to help make sure that the … [Read more...]

The beliefs, values, and behaviors that are shared within a group, such as a religious group or a nation. Culture includes language, customs, and beliefs about … [Read more...]

A human, plant, or animal cell that has been adapted to grow in the laboratory. Cultured cells may be used to diagnose infections, to test new drugs, and in … [Read more...]

Cells of a single type (human, animal, or plant) that have been adapted to grow continuously in the laboratory and are used in research. … [Read more...]

In medicine, the total amount of a drug or radiation given to a patient over time; for example, the total dose of radiation given in a series of radiation … [Read more...]

The total amount of a substance or radiation that a person is exposed to over time. Cumulative exposure to a harmful substance or radiation may increase the … [Read more...]

A case in which cancer cells are found in the body, but the place where the cells first started growing (the origin or primary site) cannot be determined. Also … [Read more...]

A procedure in which a rounded glass cup is warmed and placed upside down over an area of the body, creating suction that holds the cup to the skin. Cupping … [Read more...]