resin
Resin is a viscous substance, either plant derived or synthetic, applied in dentistry, pharmaceuticals, and manufacturing for its adhesive and binding properties.
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492 matchesresistant cancer
Cancer that does not respond to treatment.
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The hallmark of restless legs syndrome is an urge to move the legs that relieves an uncomfortable sensation, worsening at rest and in the evening.
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A rare disease that damages the brain and liver and causes death if not treated.
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Rhabdomyosarcoma is a cancer of striated muscle tissue that can occur anywhere in the body but is most common in children.
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Ribavirin is a broad spectrum antiviral medication best known for treating respiratory syncytial virus infection and for use in combination regimens against hepatitis C.
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Rifampin is an antibiotic most often used as a core component of combination treatment for tuberculosis and certain other mycobacterial infections.
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A drug used to control pain and to cause a temporary loss of feeling in one part of the body, during and after surgery.
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A drug used to control pain and to cause a temporary loss of feeling in one part of the body, during and after surgery.
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A measure of the percentage of cells in a tumor that are in the phase of the cell cycle during which DNA is synthesized.
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Saw palmetto is an herbal supplement derived from a native palm's berries, widely used for urinary symptoms of prostate enlargement despite inconsistent trial evidence.
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A substance being studied for its ability to stimulate the production of blood cells during chemotherapy.
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A scalpel is a small surgical knife with a thin, precise blade used to make controlled incisions during a procedure.
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Sebum is an oily substance made by skin glands that lubricates and waterproofs skin and hair.
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The falling red cells are only a stand-in; what the test really tracks is a shift in the proteins dissolved around them.
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Surgery to remove part of the bladder (the organ that holds urine).
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The fluid that is released through the penis during orgasm.
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Fluid from the prostate and other sex glands that helps transport sperm out of the man's body during orgasm.
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An older word for bloodstream infection, largely retired because the danger comes from the body's reaction rather than the bacteria alone.
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Serosa is the smooth outer covering of many internal organs, formed by the same tissue that lines the chest and abdominal cavities.
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