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United States Department of Health and Human Services, Radiation Emergency Medical Management
An imaging test that measures bone density (the amount of bone mineral contained in a certain volume of bone) by passing x-rays with two different energy levels through the bone. It is used to diagnose osteoporosis (decrease in bone mass and density). Also called BMD scan, DEXA, DEXA scan, dual energy x-ray absorptiometric scan, dual x-ray absorptiometry, and DXA.
Industry:Health care
A metallic element that is found combined with other elements in the earth’s crust. It is also found in small amounts in soil, water, and many foods. It is used in medicine and dentistry and in many products such as foil, cans, pots and pans, airplanes, siding, and roofs. High levels of aluminium in the body can be harmful.
Industry:Health care
In transplantation, refers to a person’s own white blood cells. Lymphocytes have a number of roles in the immune system, including the production of antibodies and other substances that fight infections and other diseases.
Industry:Health care
A drug that is used to treat certain anxiety disorders. It belongs to the family of drugs called antianxiety agents.
Industry:Health care
A soft tissue tumour that is most common in older children and teenagers. It begins in embryonic muscle cells (cells that develop into muscles in the body). It can occur at many places in the body, but usually occurs in the trunk, arms, or legs. Also called ARMS.
Industry:Health care
A procedure in which blood-forming stem cells (cells from which all blood cells develop) are removed, stored, and later given back to the same person.
Industry:Health care
An anticancer drug that belongs to the family of drugs called alkylating agents.
Industry:Health care
A soft tissue tumour that is most common in older children and teenagers. It begins in the soft supporting tissue that connects and surrounds the organs and other tissues. Alveolar soft part sarcoma usually occurs in the legs, but can also occur in the arms, hands, head, or neck. It can cause the growth of new blood vessels that help the tumour grow and spread. Also called ASPS.
Industry:Health care
A drug that may help prevent resistance to some anticancer drugs.
Industry:Health care
