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...]
atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumor
An aggressive cancer of the central nervous system, kidney, or liver that occurs in very young children. Also called AT/RT and ATT/RHT. … [Read more...]
augmerosen
A substance being studied in the treatment of cancer. It may kill cancer cells by blocking the production of a protein that makes cancer cells live longer and … [Read more...]
auricular
Having to do with the ear. … [Read more...]
Aurora kinase inhibitor AT9283
A substance being studied in the treatment of some types of cancer. It blocks enzymes (Aurora kinases) involved in cell division and may kill cancer cells. … [Read more...]
aurotherapy
A procedure that uses gold salts (a salt form of the metal element gold) to treat diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis. The gold salts stop cells from … [Read more...]
autoantibody
An antibody made against substances formed by a person … [Read more...]
autoclave
A device that uses steam under high pressure to sterilize medical and laboratory supplies and equipment. … [Read more...]
autoclave-resistant factor
A substance found in soybeans that may slow down or stop the spread of cancer. This substance does not break down in an autoclave (a device that uses steam … [Read more...]
autoimmune disease
A condition in which the body recognizes its own tissues as foreign and directs an immune response against them. … [Read more...]