A type of enzyme that transmits signals in cells and that helps control cell growth. Some tumors have higher-than-normal levels of phosphatidylinositol-3 … [Read more...]
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oxygen saturation test
A test that measures the amount of oxygen being carried by red blood cells. One method uses a device that shines light through a finger. The device measures the … [Read more...]
PDQ
PDQ is an online database developed and maintained by the National Cancer Institute. Designed to make the most current, credible, and accurate cancer … [Read more...]
pathognomonic
Having to do with a sign or symptom that is specific to a certain disease. … [Read more...]
parathyroid hormone
A substance made by the parathyroid gland that helps the body store and use calcium. A higher-than-normal amount of parathyroid hormone causes high levels of … [Read more...]
parathyrin
A substance made by the parathyroid gland that helps the body store and use calcium. A higher-than-normal amount of parathyrin causes high levels of calcium in … [Read more...]
parathormone
A substance made by the parathyroid gland that helps the body store and use calcium. A higher-than-normal amount of parathormone causes high levels of calcium … [Read more...]
oncology pharmacy specialist
A licensed pharmacist with special training in how to design, give, monitor, and change chemotherapy for cancer patients. Also called BCOP and board certified … [Read more...]
olfactory transduction
A series of events in which cells in the nose bind to scent-bearing molecules and send electrical signals to the brain where they are perceived as smells. … [Read more...]
PTH
A substance made by the parathyroid gland that helps the body store and use calcium. A higher-than-normal amount of PTH causes high levels of calcium in the … [Read more...]