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chorioadenoma destruens

A type of cancer that grows into the muscular wall of the uterus. It is formed after conception (fertilization of an egg by a sperm). It may spread to other … [Read more...]

chondrosarcoma

A type of cancer that forms in bone cartilage. It usually starts in the pelvis (between the hip bones), the shoulder, the ribs, or at the ends of the long bones … [Read more...]

chondroitin sulfate

The major glycosaminoglycan (a type of sugar molecule) in cartilage. … [Read more...]

chondrocyte

Cartilage cell. Chondrocytes make the structural components of cartilage. … [Read more...]

chaste tree berry

An extract made from the fruit of the chaste tree (Vitex agnus-castus) found in parts of Asia and Europe. It is claimed to treat … [Read more...]

cerebellum

The portion of the brain in the back of the head between the cerebrum and the brain stem. The cerebellum controls balance for walking and standing, and other … [Read more...]

CEP-701

A drug being studied in the treatment of acute leukemias and some other types of cancer. It binds to a protein that is present on the surface of some types of … [Read more...]

central venous access catheter

A tube surgically placed into a blood vessel for the purpose of giving intravenous fluid and drugs. It also can be used to obtain blood samples. This device … [Read more...]

central nervous system primitive neuroectodermal tumor

A type of cancer that arises from a particular type of cell within the brain or spinal cord. Also called CNS PNET. … [Read more...]

case-control study

A study that compares two groups of people: those with the disease or condition under study (cases) and a very similar group of people who do not have the … [Read more...]