An abnormal mass that grows in the beta cells of the pancreas that make insulin. Pancreatic insulin-producing tumors are usually benign (not cancer). They … [Read more...]
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Pancoast tumor
A type of lung cancer that begins in the upper part of a lung and spreads to nearby tissues such as the ribs and vertebrae. Most Pancoast tumors are non-small … [Read more...]
ovarian low malignant potential tumor
A condition in which cells that may become cancer form in the thin layer of tissue that covers an ovary (female reproductive gland in which eggs are made). In … [Read more...]
ovarian germ cell tumor
An abnormal mass of tissue that forms in germ (egg) cells in the ovary (female reproductive gland in which the eggs are formed). These tumors usually occur in … [Read more...]
ovarian borderline malignant tumor
A condition in which cells that may become cancer form in the thin layer of tissue that covers an ovary (female reproductive gland in which eggs are made). In … [Read more...]
osteoporosis
A condition that is marked by a decrease in bone mass and density, causing bones to become fragile. … [Read more...]
osteitis deformans
A chronic condition in which both the breakdown and regrowth of bone are increased. Osteitis deformans occurs most frequently in the pelvic and leg bones, … [Read more...]
orthotopic
In medicine, refers to something that occurs in the normal or usual place in the body. It is often used to describe tissue or an organ that is transplanted into … [Read more...]
orthodox medicine
A system in which medical doctors and other healthcare professionals (such as nurses, pharmacists, and therapists) treat symptoms and diseases using drugs, … [Read more...]
oropharynx
The part of the throat at the back of the mouth behind the oral cavity. It includes the back third of the tongue, the soft palate, the … [Read more...]