An enlargement of the ducts from the liver and pancreas at the point where they enter the small intestine. … [Read more...]
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ampulla of Vater cancer
Cancer that forms in the ampulla of Vater (an enlargement of the ducts from the liver and pancreas where they join and enter the small intestine). Symptoms … [Read more...]
electrofulguration
A procedure to destroy tissue (such as a tumor) using an electric current. Also called fulguration. … [Read more...]
EEG biofeedback
A treatment being studied to improve brain function in certain brain disorders and in patients treated with chemotherapy for breast cancer. Sensors are placed … [Read more...]
durable power of attorney
A type of power of attorney. A power of attorney is a legal document that gives one person (such as a relative, lawyer, or friend) the authority to make legal, … [Read more...]
diclofenac
The active ingredient in a drug that is used to treat the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and is being studied in the prevention and treatment of some types of … [Read more...]
diclofenac sodium
A drug that is used to treat the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and is being studied in the prevention and treatment of some types of skin cancer. It blocks … [Read more...]
dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans
A type of tumor that begins as a hard nodule and grows slowly. These tumors are usually found in the dermis (the inner layer of the two main layers of tissue … [Read more...]
activities of daily living
The tasks of everyday life. These activities include eating, dressing, getting into or out of a bed or chair, taking a bath or shower, and using the toilet. … [Read more...]