Medical terms beginning with K

A type of cancer that begins in plasma cells (white blood cells that produce antibodies).

A combination of the drugs ritonavir and lopinavir.

A type of cancer characterized by the abnormal growth of blood vessels that develop into skin lesions or occur internally.

A type of herpesvirus that may cause Kaposi sarcoma (a rare cancer that can cause skin lesions) and a type of lymphoma (cancer that begins in the lymph system), especially in patients who have a…

An herb native to islands in the South Pacific.

A thick, irregular scar caused by excessive tissue growth at the site of an incision or wound.

A type of seaweed.

A drug that is used to treat certain types of muscle spasms and is being studied in the treatment of liver cancer.

A glycosaminoglycan (a type of polysaccharide) found in cartilage and in the cornea of the eye.

A natural substance that stimulates the growth of epithelial cells in the skin and in the lining of the mouth, stomach, and intestines.

A rapidly growing, dome-shaped skin tumor that usually occurs on sun-exposed areas of the body, especially around the head and neck.

A drug used to cause a loss of feeling and awareness and to induce sleep in patients having surgery.

A type of chemical substance used in perfumes, paints, solvents, and found in essential oils (scented liquid taken from plants).

A natural substance that stimulates the growth of epithelial cells in the skin and in the lining of the mouth, stomach, and intestines.

One of a pair of organs in the abdomen.

Cancer that forms in tissues of the kidneys.

A condition in which the kidneys stop working and are not able to remove waste and extra water from the blood or keep body chemicals in balance.

A test in which blood or urine samples are checked for the amounts of certain substances released by the kidneys.

A type of immune cell that can kill certain cells, including foreign cells, cancer cells, and cells infected with a virus.

A measure of weight.