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...]
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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...]