General Medical Terms

A substance that is being studied for its ability to make cancer cells respond to drugs to which they have become resistant.

A federal agency that uses science to explore complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) practices, trains CAM researchers, and provides authoritative information about CAM to professionals and…

This abbreviation identifies the primary United States federal agency responsible for conducting and funding cancer research, training, and public health information.

Surgery to remove lymph nodes and other tissues in the neck.

A lymph node in the armpit that is free of cancer.

Neoplasia is the process of abnormal cell growth that forms a new, uncontrolled mass of tissue, which may be benign or malignant.

A series of x-rays of the kidneys.

Nephrotoxic describes a substance capable of damaging the kidneys, a property considered when prescribing certain medications or evaluating toxic exposures.

A nerve is a bundle of fibers carrying electrical and chemical signals between the brain, spinal cord, and the rest of the body.

Replacing a damaged nerve with a section of a healthy nerve that has been removed from another part of the body.

Having to do with the ability to think and reason.

Having to do with tissue made up of sensory cells, such as tissue found in the ear, nose, and tongue.

A benign tumor that develops from the cells and tissues that cover nerves.

Neuroglia are the supportive cells of the nervous system that surround, nourish, and protect nerve cells rather than transmitting signals themselves.

A neuroma is a benign growth composed of nerve tissue that can develop after nerve injury or arise along an existing nerve pathway.

Neurotoxicity refers to damage to nerve tissue caused by exposure to a toxic substance, whether a chemical, drug, or naturally occurring toxin.

A neurotoxin is a substance that damages or disrupts the normal function of nerve cells or the nervous system.

Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers released by nerve cells to relay signals across the small gaps separating one nerve cell from another or from a muscle.

An ability to invade and live in neural tissue.

A nevus, more commonly called a mole, is a benign cluster of pigment producing skin cells that can be flat or slightly raised.