Search Results for: Bone

bone cancer

Primary bone cancer is cancer that forms in cells of the bone. Some types of primary bone cancer are osteosarcoma, Ewing sarcoma, malignant fibrous … [Read more...]

backbone

The bones, muscles, tendons, and other tissues that reach from the base of the skull to the tailbone. The backbone encloses the spinal cord and the fluid … [Read more...]

autologous bone marrow

In transplantation, refers to a person's own bone marrow. Bone marrow is the soft, sponge-like tissue in the center of most large bones that produces white … [Read more...]

autologous bone marrow transplantation

A procedure in which bone marrow is removed from a person, stored, and then given back to the person after intensive treatment. … [Read more...]

bone fracture

A medical condition in which there is a break in the continuity of the bone. A bone fracture can be the result of high force impact or stress, or trivial injury … [Read more...]

shinbone

The larger of two bones between the knee and ankle. Also called tibia. … [Read more...]

tailbone

The small bone at the bottom of the spine. It is made up of 3-5 fused bones. Also called coccyx. … [Read more...]

demineralized bone matrix

Demineralized allograft bone with osteoinductive activity. Demineralizedbone matrices are prepared by acid extraction of allograftbone, resulting in loss of … [Read more...]

bone metastasis targeting peptide-11

A peptide that mimics naturally occurring interleukin-11 (IL-11) with interleukin receptor binding activity. Upon administration, bone metastasis targeting … [Read more...]

parathyroid hormone-related protein (1-36)

A recombinant form of a mature, N-terminal secretory peptide derived from a parathyroid hormone-related protein (PTHrP) preprohormone through posttranslational … [Read more...]