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