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histone deacetylase inhibitor

A substance that causes a chemical change that stops tumor cells from dividing. HDAC inhibitors are being studied in the treatment of cancer. Also called HDAC … [Read more...]

histone deacetylase

An enzyme that removes a small molecule called an acetyl group from histones (proteins found in chromosomes). This changes the way … [Read more...]

histone

A type of protein found in chromosomes. Histones bind to DNA, help give chromosomes their shape, and help control the activity of genes. … [Read more...]

histologic examination

The examination of tissue specimens under a microscope. … [Read more...]

histiocytic lymphoma

An outdated term referring to non-Hodgkin lymphomas made up of large abnormal lymphoid cells. Histiocytic lymphomas include mature B-cell and T-cell non-Hodgkin … [Read more...]

histamine dihydrochloride

A substance being studied in the treatment of some types of cancer and other conditions. When used together with interleukin-2, histamine dihydrochloride may … [Read more...]

histamine

A substance that has many effects in the body. It is released from some types of white blood cells during allergic reactions. It causes small blood vessels to … [Read more...]

hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis

A rare disorder in which histiocytes and lymphocytes (types of white blood cells) build up in organs including the skin, spleen, and liver, and destroy other … [Read more...]

family medical history

A record of the relationships among family members along with their medical histories. This includes current and past illnesses. A family medical history may … [Read more...]

family history

A record of the relationships among family members along with their medical histories. This includes current and past illnesses. A family history may show a … [Read more...]