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beta-human chorionic gonadotropin
A hormone normally found in the blood and urine during pregnancy. It may also be produced by some tumor cells. An increased level of beta-human chorionic … [Read more...]
beta-2-microglobulin
A small protein normally found on the surface of many cells, including lymphocytes, and in small amounts in the blood and urine. An increased amount in the … [Read more...]
BCOP
A licensed pharmacist with special training in how to design, give, monitor, and change chemotherapy for cancer patients. Also called board certified oncology … [Read more...]
azaspirane
A substance being studied in the treatment of certain multiple myelomas and other advanced cancers. Azaspirane may block the growth … [Read more...]
atypical glandular cell
A term used to describe abnormal cells that come from inside the cervix or from the lining of the uterus. These abnormal cells are found in a small number of … [Read more...]
asymptomatic
Having no signs or symptoms of disease. … [Read more...]
ASCUS
Abnormal cells from the outer walls of the cervix (the lower, narrow end of the uterus). Abnormal squamous cells (thin, flat cells that look like fish scales) … [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...]
ASC-US
Abnormal cells from the outer walls of the cervix (the lower, narrow end of the uterus). Abnormal squamous cells (thin, flat cells that look like fish scales) … [Read more...]