A type of cell death in which a series of molecular steps in a cell leads to its death. This is the body … [Read more...]
appendectomy
Surgery to remove the appendix (small finger-shaped pouch at the end of the first part of the large intestine). … [Read more...]
appendix
A small, fingerlike pouch that sticks out from the cecum (the first part of the large intestine near the end of the small intestine). … [Read more...]
appetite
A desire to satisfy a physical or mental need, such as for food, sex, or adventure. … [Read more...]
Aptivus
A drug used with another drug, ritonavir, to treat patients who are infected with HIV (the virus that causes AIDS) and have been treated with other anti-HIV … [Read more...]
aqueous
Having to do with water. … [Read more...]
AR+
Describes cells that have a protein that binds to androgens (male hormones). Cancer cells that are AR+ may need androgens to grow. These cells may stop growing … [Read more...]
arctigenin
A substance found in certain plants, including burdock. It has shown antiviral and anticancer effects. Arctigenin belongs to a group of substances called … [Read more...]
arctiin
A substance found in certain plants, including burdock. It has shown anticancer effects. Arctiin belongs to a group of substances called lignans. … [Read more...]
areola
The area of dark-colored skin on the breast that surrounds the nipple. … [Read more...]