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hemangiosarcoma

A type of cancer that begins in the cells that line blood vessels. … [Read more...]

Hematide

(Other name for: synthetic peptide-based erythropoiesis stimulating agent) … [Read more...]

hematogenous

Originating in the blood or spread through the bloodstream. … [Read more...]

hematologic cancer

A cancer of the blood or bone marrow, such as leukemia or lymphoma. … [Read more...]

hematologist

A doctor who specializes in treating blood disorders. … [Read more...]

hematoma

A pool of clotted or partially clotted blood in an organ, tissue, or body space, usually caused by a broken blood vessel. … [Read more...]

hematopoiesis

The formation of new blood cells. … [Read more...]

hematopoietic growth factor

A group of proteins that causes blood cells to grow and mature. … [Read more...]

hematopoietic tissue

Tissue in which new blood cells are formed. … [Read more...]

hematoporphyrin derivative

A drug used in photodynamic therapy that is absorbed by tumor cells. When exposed to light, it becomes active and kills the cancer cells. … [Read more...]