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serum glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase

An enzyme found in the liver, heart, and other tissues. A high level of serum glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase released into the blood may be a sign of liver … [Read more...]

serum tumor marker test

A blood test that measures the amount of substances called tumor markers (or biomarkers). Tumor markers are released into the blood by tumor cells or by other … [Read more...]

serum glutamate pyruvate transaminase

An enzyme found in the liver and other tissues. A high level of serum glutamate pyruvate transaminase released into the blood may be a sign of liver damage, … [Read more...]

sensor

A device that responds to a stimulus, such as heat, light, or pressure, and generates a signal that can be measured or interpreted. … [Read more...]

Sensorcaine

A drug used to relieve pain by blocking signals at nerve endings. It is being studied in the relief of pain following surgery for cancer. It is a type of local … [Read more...]

Seneca Valley virus-001

A virus being studied in the treatment of neuroendocrine tumors and other types of cancer. Neuroendocrine tumors form from cells that release hormones in … [Read more...]

screening mammogram

X-rays of the breasts taken to check for breast cancer in the absence of signs or symptoms. … [Read more...]

thoracoscopy

Examination of the inside of the chest, using a thoracoscope. A thoracoscope is a thin, tube-like instrument with a light and a lens for viewing. It may also … [Read more...]

t test

A statistical test that is used to find out if there is a real difference between the means (averages) of two different groups. It is sometimes used to see if … [Read more...]

genistein

A soy-derived isoflavone and phytoestrogen with antineoplastic activity. Genistein binds to and inhibits protein-tyrosine kinase, thereby disrupting signal … [Read more...]