A procedure in which a person receives stem cells (cells from which all blood cells develop) from a genetically similar, but not identical, donor. … [Read more...]
Search Results for: Bone
Paget disease of bone
A chronic condition in which both the breakdown and regrowth of bone are increased. Paget disease of bone occurs most frequently in the pelvic and leg bones, … [Read more...]
inherited bone marrow failure syndrome
A rare disorder in which a person … [Read more...]
collarbone
One of a pair of bones at the base of the front of the neck. The clavicles connect the breastbone to the shoulder blades. Also called clavicle. … [Read more...]
breastbone
The long flat bone that forms the center front of the chest wall. The breastbone is attached to the collarbone and the first seven ribs. Also called sternum. … [Read more...]
bone-seeking radioisotope
A radioactive substance that is given through a vein, and collects in bone cells and in tumor cells that have spread to the bone. It kills cancer cells by … [Read more...]
bone scan
A technique to create images of bones on a computer screen or on film. A small amount of radioactive material is injected into a blood vessel and travels … [Read more...]
bone mineral density scan
An imaging test that measures bone density (the amount of bone mineral contained in a certain volume of bone) by passing x-rays with two different energy levels … [Read more...]
bone metastasis
Cancer that has spread from the original (primary) tumor to the bone. … [Read more...]
bone mineral density
A measure of the amount of minerals (mostly calcium and phosphorous) contained in a certain volume of bone. Bone mineral density measurements are used to … [Read more...]