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A disease caused by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). People with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome are at an increased risk for developing certain cancers and for infections that usually occur only in individuals with a weak immune system. Also called AIDS.
Industry:Health care
A substance that blocks the activity of folic acid. Antifolates are used to treat cancer. Also called folate antagonist.
Industry:Health care
A pill used to prevent pregnancy. It contains hormones that block the release of eggs from the ovaries. Most birth control pills include oestrogen and progestin. Also called oral contraceptive pill.
Industry:Health care
In chemistry and biology, a compound that binds specific substances, such as proteins or nucleic acids. Many affinity reagents are antibodies. They are used to analyse tissue samples to help diagnose diseases.
Industry:Health care
Abnormal buildup of fluid in the abdomen that may cause swelling. In late-stage cancer, tumour cells may be found in the fluid in the abdomen. Ascites also occurs in patients with liver disease.
Industry:Health care
A tumour located in the part of the brain that connects to the spinal cord (the brain stem). It may grow rapidly or slowly, depending on the grade of the tumor.
Industry:Health care
A rare disorder in which the bone marrow makes almost no red blood cells. It may be caused by infection or by certain drugs. Patients with this disorder may also have a thymoma (a tumour of the thymus) or an autoimmune condition such as lupus erythematosus or rheumatoid arthritis.
Industry:Health care
An antibody developed in the laboratory to recognise more than one protein on the surface of different cells. Examples include bispecific antibodies 2B1, 520C9xH22, mDX-H210, and MDX447.
Industry:Health care
A harmful substance made by certain types of mould (Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus) that is often found on poorly stored grains and nuts. Consumption of foods contaminated with aflatoxin is a risk factor for primary liver cancer.
Industry:Health care
