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Canvaxin

(Other name for: polyvalent melanoma vaccine) … [Read more...]

CAP-1

A protein that can stimulate an immune response. Also called carcinoembryonic antigen peptide-1 and CEA peptide-1. … [Read more...]

capecitabine

A fluoropyrimidine carbamate belonging to the class of antineoplastic agents called antimetabolites. As a prodrug, capecitabine is selectively activated by … [Read more...]

Caphosol

(Other name for: supersaturated calcium phosphate rinse) … [Read more...]

capillary

The smallest type of blood vessel. A capillary connects an arteriole (small artery) to a venule (small vein) to form a network of blood vessels in almost all … [Read more...]

capillary leak syndrome

A condition in which fluid and proteins leak out of tiny blood vessels and flow into surrounding tissues, resulting in dangerously low blood pressure. Capillary … [Read more...]

Capoten

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

capromab pendetide

A substance used to detect prostate cancer. It contains a monoclonal antibody that binds to prostate cells, linked to a substance that can bind radioisotopes. … [Read more...]

capsaicin

A component of certain plants, including cayenne and red pepper, used topically for peripheral nerve pain. It is also being studied for controlling mucositis … [Read more...]

capsule

In medicine, a sac of tissue and blood vessels that surrounds an organ, joint, or tumor. A capsule is also a form for medicine that is taken by mouth. It … [Read more...]