Higher than normal amount of glucose (a type of sugar) in the blood. Hyperglycemia can be a sign of diabetes or other conditions. Also called high blood sugar. … [Read more...]
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Hras gene
A gene that may cause cancer when it is mutated (changed). The Hras gene makes the HRAS protein, which is involved in cell signaling pathways, cell growth, and … [Read more...]
high blood sugar
Higher than normal amount of glucose (a type of sugar) in the blood. High blood sugar can be a sign of diabetes or other conditions. Also called hyperglycemia. … [Read more...]
Good Clinical Practice
An international set of guidelines that helps make sure that the results of a clinical trial are reliable and that the patients are protected. Good Clinical … [Read more...]
GDC-0449
A substance being studied in the treatment of cancer. It blocks a type of protein involved in tissue growth and repair and may block the growth of cancer cells. … [Read more...]
GCP
An international set of guidelines that helps make sure that the results of a clinical trial are reliable and that the patients are protected. GCP covers the … [Read more...]
gastroscopy
Examination of the inside of the stomach using a gastroscope passed through the mouth and esophagus. A gastroscope is a thin, tube-like instrument with a light … [Read more...]
FOBT
A test to check for blood in the stool. Small samples of stool are placed on special cards and sent to a doctor or laboratory for testing. Blood in the stool … [Read more...]
fecal occult blood test
A test to check for blood in the stool. Small samples of stool are placed on special cards and sent to a doctor or laboratory for testing. Blood in the stool … [Read more...]
familial cancer
Cancer that occurs in families more often than would be expected by chance. These cancers often occur at an early age, and may indicate the presence of a gene … [Read more...]