Medical terms beginning with S

The use of dyes and radioactive substances to identify the first lymph node to which cancer is likely to spread from the primary tumor.

A substance that is being studied as a treatment for cancer.

The presence of bacteria or their toxins in the blood or tissues.

An organ or structure that is divided into compartments.

Disease caused by the spread of bacteria and their toxins in the bloodstream.

An abbreviation for a chemotherapy combination used to treat breast cancer.

One treatment after the other.

A drug that acts like estrogen on some tissues but blocks the effect of estrogen on other tissues.

A drug used to treat tuberculosis.

The outer lining of organs and body cavities of the abdomen and chest, including the stomach.

A hormone found in the brain, platelets, digestive tract, and pineal gland.

Having to do with serum, the clear liquid part of blood.

The outer lining of organs and body cavities of the abdomen and chest, including the stomach.

A rare type of ovarian tumor in which the tumor cells secrete a male sex hormone.

A drug used to treat depression.

The clear liquid part of the blood that remains after blood cells and clotting proteins have been removed.

The main protein in blood plasma.

An enzyme found in the liver and other tissues.

An enzyme found in the liver, heart, and other tissues.

A blood test that measures the amount of substances called tumor markers (or biomarkers).