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protein signature

Information about all proteins that are made in blood, other body fluids, or tissues, at certain times. A protein signature may be used to find and diagnose a … [Read more...]

monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance

A benign condition in which there is a higher-than-normal level of a protein called M protein in the blood. Patients with monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined … [Read more...]

Lhermitte’s sign

A sensation similar to an electrical shock radiating from the back of the head down the spine as the neck is bent forward. … [Read more...]

cell-to-cell signaling

The transfer of information from one cell to another. Also called cell-cell signaling and intercellular communication. … [Read more...]

atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance

Abnormal cells from the outer walls of the cervix (the lower, narrow end of the uterus). Abnormal squamous cells (thin, flat cells that look like fish scales) … [Read more...]

atypical glandular cells of uncertain significance

A term that has been used to describe abnormal cells that come from glands in the walls of the cervix (the lower, narrow end of the uterus). These abnormal … [Read more...]

atypical glandular cells of undetermined significance

A term that has been used to describe abnormal cells that come from glands in the walls of the cervix (the lower, narrow end of the uterus). These abnormal … [Read more...]

significant

In statistics, describes a mathematical measure of difference between groups. The difference is said to be significant if it is greater than what might be … [Read more...]

signature molecule

A biological molecule found in blood, other body fluids, or tissues that is a sign of a normal or abnormal process, or of a condition or disease. A signature … [Read more...]

signet ring cell carcinoma

A highly malignant type of cancer typically found in glandular cells that line the digestive organs. The cells resemble signet rings when examined under a … [Read more...]