A type of treatment in which body tissue is exposed to high temperatures to damage and kill cancer cells or to make cancer cells more sensitive to the effects … [Read more...]
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hyperthermic perfusion
A procedure in which a warmed solution containing anticancer drugs is used to bathe, or is passed through the blood vessels of, the tissue or organ containing … [Read more...]
hyperthyroidism
Too much thyroid hormone. Symptoms include weight loss, chest pain, cramps, diarrhea, and nervousness. Also called overactive thyroid. … [Read more...]
hypertonic saline
Any solution of sodium chloride (NaCl) in water with a concentration of NaCl higher than that found in physiological saline (0.9% w/v). When administered in … [Read more...]
hyperuricemia
A buildup of uric acid (a byproduct of metabolism) in the blood. Hyperuricemia is a side effect of some anticancer drugs. … [Read more...]
hypervascular
Having a large number of blood vessels. … [Read more...]
hypnosis
A trance-like state in which a person becomes more aware and focused and is more open to suggestion. … [Read more...]
hypofractionated radiation therapy
Radiation treatment in which the total dose of radiation is divided into large doses and treatments are given less than once a day. Also called … [Read more...]
hypofractionation
Radiation treatment in which the total dose of radiation is divided into large doses and treatments are given less than once a day. Also called … [Read more...]
hypogammaglobulinemia
A condition in which the level of immunoglobulins (antibodies) in the blood is low and the risk of infection is high. … [Read more...]