polypectomy
A polypectomy removes a polyp, most often during an endoscopic procedure such as a colonoscopy, to treat or evaluate an abnormal growth.
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118 matchespolypeptide
A polypeptide is a chain of many amino acids joined together, the structural building block from which one or more folds into a functional protein.
Read definitionpolyphenol
A vast family of plant compounds behind bitterness, astringency and some plant colors, and among the most studied parts of the diet.
Read definitionPolyphenon E
A substance being studied in the prevention of cancer.
Read definitionPolyphenon E Ointment
(Other name for: kunecatechins ointment)
Read definitionpolyposis
Polyposis is the development of numerous polyps, growths projecting from a mucous membrane, most often described within the colon.
Read definitionpolysaccharide
A polysaccharide is a large carbohydrate built from many linked sugar units, a category that includes dietary starch, stored glycogen, and structural fibers.
Read definitionpolysaccharide-K
A protein-bound polysaccharide derived from the mushroom Trametes versicolor (Turkey Tail) with immunoadjuvant and potential antitumor activities.
Read definitionpolysomnogram
A polysomnogram, commonly called a sleep study, records brain activity, breathing, heart rhythm, and muscle activity overnight to help diagnose sleep disorders.
Read definitionpolyunsaturated fatty acid
A fatty acid containing more than one double bond (C=C).
Read definitionpolyvalent melanoma vaccine
A cancer vaccine consisting of whole irradiated heterologous melanoma cells which express multiple melanoma-related antigens.
Read definitioncolon polyp
A colon polyp is an abnormal growth on the inner lining of the colon that is usually benign but occasionally becomes cancerous.
Read definitioncopolymer
A molecule made up of two or more different kinds of small molecules called monomers.
Read definitionfamilial adenomatous polyposis
It runs through families on a single dominant gene, yet a sizeable share of cases begin with a brand new mutation.
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Familial polyposis is an inherited disorder causing hundreds of colorectal polyps that carry a near certain lifetime risk of colorectal cancer.
Read definitionmethoxypolyethylene glycol epoetin beta
A substance being studied in the treatment of anemia in patients who are receiving chemotherapy.
Read definitionpaclitaxel polyglutamate
A form of the anticancer drug paclitaxel combined with a protein called poliglumex that may have fewer side effects and work better than paclitaxel.
Read definitionpancreatic polypeptide
A small protein made by the pancreas that helps control the release of other substances made by the pancreas.
Read definitionpentosan polysulfate
An oral drug for long-term bladder pain, thought to patch the protective coating that keeps urine off the bladder wall.
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The sodium salt of a semisynthetic heparin-like glucosaminoglycan.
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