A laboratory test in which cells are scraped from the cervix to look for DNA of human papillomaviruses (HPV). HPV can cause abnormal tissue growth (for example, … [Read more...]
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human papillomavirus
A type of virus that can cause abnormal tissue growth (for example, warts) and other changes to cells. Infection for a long time with certain types of human … [Read more...]
enterostomal therapist
A health professional trained in the care of persons with stomas, such as colostomies or urostomies. … [Read more...]
capillary leak syndrome
A condition in which fluid and proteins leak out of tiny blood vessels and flow into surrounding tissues, resulting in dangerously low blood pressure. Capillary … [Read more...]
capillary
The smallest type of blood vessel. A capillary connects an arteriole (small artery) to a venule (small vein) to form a network of blood vessels in almost all … [Read more...]
aromatherapist
A person who practices a type of complementary medicine called aromatherapy. This therapy uses plant oils that give off strong, pleasant smells to promote … [Read more...]
Apidra
A drug used to control the amount of sugar in the blood of patients with diabetes mellitus. It is a form of the hormone insulin that is made in the laboratory. … [Read more...]
apixaban
An orally active inhibitor of coagulation factor Xa with anticoagulant activity. Apixaban directly inhibits factor Xa, thereby interfering with the conversion … [Read more...]
speech therapist
A specialist who evaluates and treats people with communication and swallowing problems. Also called speech pathologist. … [Read more...]
azapicyl
A hydrazine compound that has been investigated for antineoplastic activity. … [Read more...]