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...]
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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...]
high-intensity focused ultrasound therapy
A procedure in which high-energy sound waves are aimed directly at an area of abnormal cells or tissue in the body. The waves create heat that kills the cells. … [Read more...]
HIFU
A procedure in which high-energy sound waves are aimed directly at an area of abnormal cells or tissue in the body. The waves create heat that kills the cells. … [Read more...]
HGS-ETR2
A substance being studied in the treatment of some types of cancer. It binds to a protein called TRAIL-R2 on the surface of some tumor cells, which may kill the … [Read more...]
HGS-ETR1
A substance being studied in the treatment of some types of cancer. It binds to a protein called TRAIL R1 on the surface of some tumor cells. This may kill the … [Read more...]
HER2/neu
A protein involved in normal cell growth. It is found on some types of cancer cells, including breast and ovarian. Cancer cells removed from the body may be … [Read more...]
HER1
The protein found on the surface of some cells and to which epidermal growth factor binds, causing the cells to divide. It is found at abnormally high levels on … [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...]
hemihypertrophy
A condition in which one side of the body or a part of one side is larger than the other. Children with hemihypertrophy have an increased risk of developing … [Read more...]