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embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma

A soft tissue tumor that is most common in infants and young children. It begins in muscles, usually in the head, neck, or genitourinary tract. Also called … [Read more...]

embryonal tumor

A mass of rapidly growing cells that begins in embryonic (fetal) tissue. Embryonal tumors may be benign or malignant, and include neuroblastomas and Wilms … [Read more...]

embryonic

Having to do with an embryo, which is an early stage in the development of a plant or animal. … [Read more...]

Emcyt

(Other name for: estramustine phosphate sodium) … [Read more...]

EMD 121974

A substance that is being studied as an anticancer and antiangiogenesis drug. Also called cilengitide. … [Read more...]

EMD 72000

A monoclonal antibody that is being studied in the treatment of some types of cancer. Monoclonal antibodies are made in the laboratory and can locate and bind … [Read more...]

Emend

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

Emend for Injection

A drug used together with other drugs to prevent and control nausea and vomiting caused by cancer treatment. It is given in a vein. It is a type of antiemetic … [Read more...]

emesis

Vomiting. … [Read more...]

emetic

Describes a substance that causes vomiting. Also called emetogenic. … [Read more...]