|
lymphoma.org
|
0 earned Badges No badges were found
Definitions (293)
1 |
12
11
cmf
The abbreviation for the combination chemotherapy drugs cyclophosphamide, methotrexate, and fluorouracil.
Meaning awaits approval from a moderator |
2 |
1
1
antiparasitic
An anti-infection drug used to treat bacterial and parasitic infections and some cancers. Antiparasitic drugs include metronidazole and surainin.
Meaning awaits approval from a moderator |
4 |
0
0
0-9 2-chlorodeoxyadenosine
An anticancer drug that inhibits tumor cells from growing and also acts to make tumor cells more sensitive to the effects of radiation therapy. Also called cladribine.
Meaning awaits approval from a moderator |
5 |
0
0
3-dimensional
A graphic display of depth, width, and height. Three-dimensional radiation therapy uses computers to create a 3-dimensional picture of the tumor. This allows doctors to give the highest possible dose of radiation to the tumor while sparing the normal tissue as much as possible.
Meaning awaits approval from a moderator |
6 |
0
0
9-cis retinoic acid
Belongs to a group of drugs known as retinoids. It is used as a form of biological therapy.
Meaning awaits approval from a moderator |
7 |
0
0
return to index a ac
The abbreviation for the chemotherapy drug combination of an anthracycline (usually doxorubicin) and cyclophospharnide.
Meaning awaits approval from a moderator |
8 |
0
0
acute lymphoblastic leukemia
A quickly progressing disease in which too many immature white blood cells called lymphoblasts are found in the blood and bone marrow. Also called ALL or acute lymphocytic leukemia.
Meaning awaits approval from a moderator |
9 |
0
0
acute lymphocytic leukemia
A quickly progressing disease in which too many immature white blood cells called lymphoblasts are found in the blood and bone marrow. Also called ALL or acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
Meaning awaits approval from a moderator |
10 |
0
0
acute myeloid leukemia
A quickly progressing disease in which too many immature blood-forming cells are found in the blood and bone marrow. Promyelocytic leukemia is a type of acute myeloid leukemia. Also called AML or acute myelogenous leukemia.
Meaning awaits approval from a moderator |
To view all 293 definitions, please sign in.