Glossary index
Medical terms beginning with Y
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Y terms
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A radiolabeled monoclonal antibody that is used to treat certain types of B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma and is being studied in the treatment of other types of B-cell tumors.
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A radiolabeled monoclonal antibody that is used to treat certain types of B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma and is being studied in the treatment of other types of B-cell tumors.
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An herb native to islands in the South Pacific.
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A disease caused by infection with the yellow fever virus, which is carried by mosquitos.
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In Chinese philosophy, yin and yang are opposite forces that form a whole.
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A substance that may be found in higher-than-normal amounts in the blood of patients with certain types of cancer and inflammatory diseases.
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A substance that is being studied as a treatment for advanced prostate cancer and for pain caused by prostate cancer that has spread to the bone.
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An ancient system of practices used to balance the mind and body through exercise, meditation (focusing thoughts), and control of breathing and emotions.
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A tree native to West Africa.
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A metal of the rare earth group of elements.
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A radioactive form of the rare metal yttrium that is used in radiation therapy to treat some types of tumors.
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A substance being studied in the treatment of some types of cancer.
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A substance being studied in the treatment of liver cancer.
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A substance being studied in the treatment of advanced pancreatic cancer.
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A compound that contains the radioisotope yttrium Y 90 linked to the chemical biotin.
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A substance being studied in the treatment of some types of cancer.
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A substance being studied in the treatment of some types of cancer.
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A radiolabeled monoclonal antibody that is used to treat certain types of B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma and is being studied in the treatment of other types of B-cell tumors.
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A substance being studied in the treatment of some types of cancer.