A procedure in which blood-forming stem cells (cells from which all blood cells develop) are removed, stored, and later given back to the same person. … [Read more...]
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autologous bone marrow
In transplantation, refers to a person's own bone marrow. Bone marrow is the soft, sponge-like tissue in the center of most large bones that produces white … [Read more...]
ATRA
A nutrient that that body needs in small amounts to function and stay healthy. ATRA is made in the body from vitamin A and helps cells to grow and develop, … [Read more...]
ATN-224
A substance being studied in the treatment of cancer. It may prevent the growth of new blood vessels that tumors need to grow. ATN-224 also blocks enzymes that … [Read more...]
atorvastatin
The active ingredient in a drug used to lower the amount of cholesterol in the blood and to prevent stroke, heart attack, and angina (chest pain). It is also … [Read more...]
asymptomatic inflammatory prostatitis
Inflammation of the prostate gland where the only symptom is the presence of white blood cells in the prostate fluid. … [Read more...]
aspirin
A drug that reduces pain, fever, inflammation, and blood clotting. Aspirin belongs to the family of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents. It is … [Read more...]
ASPS
A soft tissue tumor that is most common in older children and teenagers. It begins in the soft supporting tissue that connects and surrounds the organs and … [Read more...]
aspartate transaminase
An enzyme found in the liver, heart, and other tissues. A high level of aspartate transaminase released into the blood may be a sign of liver or heart damage, … [Read more...]
artery
A blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to tissues and organs in the body. … [Read more...]