A disorder of the intestines commonly marked by abdominal pain, bloating, and changes in a person … [Read more...]
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mucus
A thick, slippery fluid made by the membranes that line certain organs of the body, including the nose, mouth, throat, and vagina. … [Read more...]
MUC1 peptide-poly-ICLC adjuvant vaccine
A vaccine preparation containing mucus 1 (MUC1) peptide and the adjuvant poly-ICLC with potential immunostimulatory and antineoplastic activities. Upon … [Read more...]
norethindrone acetate
The orally bioavailable acetate salt of norethindrone, a synthetic progestin with some anabolic, estrogenic, and androgenic activities. As do all progestins, … [Read more...]
norgestrel
A synthetic progestin commonly used alone or in combination with an estrogen for contraception. Norgestrel suppresses the secretion of luteinizing and … [Read more...]
acetylcysteine
A drug usually used to reduce the thickness of mucus and ease its removal. It is also used to reverse the toxicity of high doses of acetaminophen. Also called … [Read more...]
phlegm
A more than normal amount of thick mucus made by the cells lining the upper airways and lungs. A buildup of phlegm may be caused by infection, irritation, or … [Read more...]
paranasal sinus
One of many small hollow spaces in the bones around the nose. Paranasal sinuses are named after the bones that contain them: frontal (the lower forehead), … [Read more...]
occult stage non-small cell lung cancer
Cancer cells are found in sputum (mucus coughed up from the lungs), but no tumor can be found in the lung by imaging tests or bronchoscopy, or the tumor is too … [Read more...]
pseudomyxoma peritonei
A build-up of mucus in the peritoneal cavity. The mucus may come from ruptured ovarian cysts, from the appendix, or from other abdominal tissues. … [Read more...]