Oncology and biomedicine terminology · MLC-0111

Oncology and biomedicine terms: B (743)

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• B cellA type of white blood cell that makes antibodies. B cells are part of the immune system and develop from stem...
• B. infantis-based formulation PBCLN-014An orally bioavailable formulation containing the naturally occurring lactic acid-producing gut bacteria...
• B lymphocyteA type of white blood cell that makes antibodies. B lymphocytes are part of the immune system and develop...
• B16alphaGal melanoma vaccineA whole cell melanoma cancer vaccine with potential immunostimulating and antineoplastic activities...
• B3 monoclonal antibodyA substance that binds to a molecule called Lewis Y antigen that is found on many types of tumor cells and...
• B43-Genistein immunoconjugateAn immunoconjugate comprised of an anti-CD19 monoclonal antibody conjugated with Genistein selectively...
• B43-PAP immunotoxinA toxic substance linked to an antibody that attaches to tumor cells and kills them.
• B7-1A protein found on the surface of some immune system cells, including B cells and monocytes. Cells with B7-1...
• B7-DC cross-linking antibody rHIgM12B7A recombinant form of the monoclonal IgM antibody M12 isolated from a Waldenstrom macroglobulinaemia patient...
• B7H3/CD3-targeting T-cell engaging molecule TAK-280A T-cell engaging bispecific antibody and Conditional Bispecific Redirected Activation (COBRA) protein...
• B7-H4-targeting agentAny agent that targets the T-cell checkpoint ligand B7-H4 (B7H4; V-set domain-containing T-cell activation...
• Babaodan capsuleAn orally available mixed powder of traditional Chinese medicine containing eight constituents including...
• Bacillus Calmette-GuérinA weakened form of the bacterium Mycobacterium bovis (bacillus Calmette-Guérin) that does not cause disease...
• Bacillus Calmette-Guérin solutionA type of biologic therapy used to treat early stage bladder cancer. The solution is made from a weakened...
• Bacillus Calmette-Guérin vaccineA vaccine used to prevent tuberculosis (TB) in people who are at a high risk of TB or where TB is common. It...
• BacitracinA complex of cyclic polypeptide antibiotics, mainly bacitracin A, produced by spore-forming organisms...
• BackboneThe bones, muscles, tendons, and other tissues that reach from the base of the skull to the tailbone. The...
• BaclofenA drug that is used to treat certain types of muscle spasms and is being studied in the treatment of liver...
• Baclofen/amitriptyline/ketamine gelA substance being studied in the treatment of peripheral neuropathy (pain, numbness, tingling, burning, or...
• BacteriaA large group of single-cell microorganisms. Some cause infections and disease in animals and humans. The...
• Bacterial toxinA harmful substance made by bacteria that can cause illness. Bacterial toxins can also be made in the...
• Bacterial type III secretion-based agent T3P-Y058-739A therapeutic based on a genetically-modified, live attenuated strain of the bacterium Yersinia...
• Bacteriophage phi X 174 vaccineA vaccine composed of the bacteriophage phi X 174, a virus that infects the bacterium Escherichia coli (E...
• BAER testA test used to detect some types of hearing loss, such as hearing loss caused by injury or tumors that affect...
• BafetinibAn orally active 2-phenylaminopyrimidine derivative with potential antineoplastic activity. INNO-406...
• BafisontamabA human, Fabs-in-tandem immunoglobulin (FIT-Ig)-based, tetravalent, bispecific antibody targeting both the...
• BAK gelA substance being studied in the treatment of peripheral neuropathy (pain, numbness, tingling, burning, or...
• Balanced crystalloid solutionA multiple electrolyte, isotonic, crystalloid solution for intravenous infusion containing sodium chloride...
• BalixafortideAn orally bioavailable inhibitor of CXC chemokine receptor 4 (CXCR4) with receptor binding and hematopoietic...
• Balloon angioplastyA procedure to enlarge the opening in a blood vessel that has become narrowed or blocked by plaque (a buildup...
• Balloon catheter radiationA system used to deliver internal radiation therapy to breast cancer patients after surgery to remove their...
• BaloramotideA genetically engineered synthetic protein, recombinant NY-ESO-1 protein (cancer-testis tumor antigen family)...
• Baloxavir marboxilAn orally bioavailable prodrug and influenza cap-dependent endonuclease (CEN) inhibitor, with antiviral...
• BalstilimabA monoclonal antibody directed against the negative immunoregulatory human cell surface receptor programmed...
• baltaleucel-TA preparation of autologous Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)-specific cytotoxic T lymphocytes (CTLs), which have...
• BalversaA drug used to treat adults with urothelial cancer (a type of bladder or urinary tract cancer) that has...
• BandWhen chromosomes at a particular stage in cell division are stained using one of several laboratory...
• BankruptcyThe situation that occurs when a person or business is not able to pay back debts. Filing for bankruptcy is a...
• BanoxantroneA bioreductive, alkylaminoanthraquinone prodrug with antineoplastic activity. Under hypoxic conditions, often...
• BAP1 geneA gene that makes a protein involved in controlling cell growth, division, and death. This protein may also...
• BAP1 tumor predisposition syndromeA rare inherited disorder that is caused by mutations (changes) in the BAP1 gene. Having this mutation...
• BapotulimabA mouse/human cross-reactive immunoglobulin G2 (IgG2) monoclonal antibody against the immune checkpoint...
• BarasertibAn orally bioavailable, small-molecule, dihydrogen phosphate prodrug of the pyrazoloquinazoline Aurora kinase...
• BarbiturateA type of drug that causes a decrease in brain activity. Barbiturates may be used to treat insomnia...
• BardoxoloneA synthetic triterpenoid compound with potential antineoplastic and anti-inflammatory activities. Bardoxolone...
• Bardoxolone methylThe methyl ester form of bardoxolone, a synthetic triterpenoid compound with potential antineoplastic and...
• BarecetamabA fully human antibody directed against the receptor tyrosine-protein kinase erbB-3 (ErbB3; HER3) with...
• Bariatric surgerySurgery done to help people who are obese lose weight. There are different types of bariatric surgery, and...
• BaricitinibAn orally bioavailable inhibitor of Janus kinases 1 and 2 (JAK1/2), with potential anti-inflammatory...
• Barium enemaA procedure in which a liquid that contains barium sulfate is put through the anus into the rectum and colon...
• Barium solutionA liquid that contains barium sulfate (a form of the silver-white metallic element barium). It is used to...
• Barium sulfateA silver-white metallic compound made from the mineral barite. It is mixed with water and used in barium...
• Barium swallowA series of x-ray pictures of the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract, including the throat, esophagus...
• Barium-meal photofluorographyA procedure that uses x-rays to take a series of pictures of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum (the first...
• Barrett esophagusA condition in which the cells lining the lower part of the esophagus have changed or been replaced with...
• BarrierSomething that blocks, prevents, separates, or limits.
• Basal cellA small, round cell found in the lower part (or base) of the epidermis, the outer layer of the skin.
• Basal cell cancerCancer that begins in the lower part of the epidermis (the outer layer of the skin). It may appear as a small...
• Basal cell carcinomaCancer that begins in the lower part of the epidermis (the outer layer of the skin). It may appear as a small...
• Basal cell nevus syndromeA rare, inherited disorder that affects many organs and tissues in the body. People with this disorder have a...
• BaseIn chemistry, a substance that can accept hydrogen ions in water and can neutralize an acid. Bases feel soapy...
• Base edited natural killer cells NK510A preparation of natural killer (NK) cells derived from human peripheral blood and base-edited for as of yet...
• Base pairMolecules called nucleotides, on opposite strands of the DNA double helix, that form chemical bonds with one...
• BaselineAn initial measurement of a condition that is taken at an early time point and used for comparison over time...
• BasicityIn chemistry, the quality of being a base (not an acid). A base is a substance that can accept hydrogen ions...
• BasiliximabA recombinant, chimeric, human-murine monoclonal antibody directed against the alpha subunit of the...
• basiliximab-IR700 RM-1995An antibody-dye conjugate composed of basiliximab, a chimeric monoclonal antibody directed against the alpha...
• Basket trialA type of clinical trial that tests how well a new drug or other substance works in patients who have...
• BasophilA type of immune cell that has granules (small particles) with enzymes that are released during allergic...
• BasroparibAn orally bioavailable inhibitor of the poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) enzyme tankyrase, with potential...
• Batabulin sodiumThe sodium salt form of batabulin, a synthetic pentafluorophenylsulfonamide with potential antineoplastic...
• BatanoprideA serotonin antagonist having antiemetic properties.
• BatimastatAn anticancer drug that belongs to the family of drugs called angiogenesis inhibitors. Batimastat is a matrix...
• BatiraxceptA soluble fusion protein comprised of the extracellular domain of the receptor tyrosine kinase (RTK) AXL...
• BatoclimabA human monoclonal antibody directed against the neonatal crystallizable fragment receptor (FcRn), with...
• BatoprotafibAn inhibitor of protein tyrosine phosphatase (PTP) non-receptor type 11 (SHP2; src homology region 2 domain...
• BatracylinA substance being studied in the treatment of cancer. It may kill cancer cells by causing damage to the DNA...
• BavdegalutamideAn orally available selective androgen receptor (AR)-targeted protein degrader, using the proteolysis...
• BavencioA drug that binds to the protein PD-L1 to help immune cells kill cancer cells better and is used to treat...
• BavituximabA substance being studied in the treatment of several types of cancer and infections caused by certain...
• BAY 43-9006A drug used to treat certain types of hepatocellular carcinoma (a type of liver cancer), renal cell carcinoma...
• BAY 56-3722A substance that is being studied in the treatment of cancer. It belongs to the family of drugs called...
• BAY 59-8862A substance that is being studied in the treatment of cancer. It belongs to the family of drugs called...
• BazedoxifeneAn indole derivative and third-generation selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) with potential...
• Bazex-Dupré-Christol syndromeA very rare, inherited disorder that affects the hair follicles on the scalp and other areas of the body...
• BazlitoranAn oligonucleotide targeted to the mRNA of MYD88 L265P, a mutant form of the linker protein MYD88, with...
• BB-10901A substance being studied in the treatment of some types of cancer, including Wilms tumor, neuroblastoma...
• BBBA network of blood vessels and tissue that is made up of closely spaced cells and helps keep harmful...
• BBBDThe use of drugs to create openings between cells in the blood-brain barrier. The blood-brain barrier is a...
• BBDA group of conditions marked by changes in breast tissue that are not cancer but may become cancer. Types of...
• BBICA substance that is made from soybeans and is being studied in the prevention of cancer. It blocks the action...
• BBR 2778A substance that is being studied in the treatment of cancer. It belongs to the family of drugs called...
• BBR 3464A substance that is being studied in the treatment of cancer. It belongs to the family of platinum-based...
• BC-819 plasmid/polyethylenimine complexA plasmid DNA encoding for the A fragment of Diphtheria Toxin (DTA) under the control of the H19 gene...
• B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemiaAn aggressive (fast-growing) type of leukemia (blood cancer) in which too many B-cell lymphoblasts (immature...
• B-cell acute lymphocytic leukemiaAn aggressive (fast-growing) type of leukemia (blood cancer) in which too many B-cell lymphoblasts (immature...
• B-cell leukemia/lymphoma 2 proteinA protein that helps control whether a cell lives or dies by blocking a type of cell death called apoptosis...
• B-cell lymphomaA type of cancer that forms in B cells (a type of immune system cell). B-cell lymphomas may be either...
• BCGA weakened form of the bacterium Mycobacterium bovis (bacillus Calmette-Guérin) that does not cause disease...
• BCG solutionA type of biologic therapy used to treat early stage bladder cancer. The solution is made from a weakened...
• BCG Tokyo-172 strain solutionA solution containing an attenuated, live culture preparation of the bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) strain of...
• BCG Tokyo-172 strain vaccineA vaccine containing bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG), a live, attenuated strain of Mycobacterium bovis...
• BCG vaccineA vaccine used to prevent tuberculosis (TB) in people who are at a high risk of TB or where TB is common. It...
• BCL2A protein that helps control whether a cell lives or dies by blocking a type of cell death called apoptosis...
• bcl-2 antisense oligodeoxynucleotide G3139A substance being studied in the treatment of cancer. It may kill cancer cells by blocking the production of...
• Bcl-2 family protein inhibitorAny agent that inhibits any of the Bcl-2 family members.
• BCL-2 inhibitor ABBV-453An orally bioavailable inhibitor of the anti-apoptotic protein B-cell lymphoma 2 (Bcl-2), with potential...
• Bcl-2 inhibitor ABBV-623An orally bioavailable inhibitor of the anti-apoptotic protein B-cell lymphoma 2 (Bcl-2), with potential...
• Bcl-2 inhibitor BCL201A selective inhibitor of the anti-apoptotic protein B-cell lymphoma 2 (Bcl-2), with potential pro-apoptotic...
• Bcl-2 inhibitor BGB-21447An orally bioavailable inhibitor of the anti-apoptotic protein B-cell lymphoma 2 (Bcl-2), with potential...
• BCL-2 inhibitor ICP-248An orally bioavailable inhibitor of the anti-apoptotic protein B-cell lymphoma 2 (Bcl-2), with potential...
• Bcl-2 inhibitor LOXO-338An orally bioavailable inhibitor of the anti-apoptotic protein B-cell lymphoma 2 (Bcl-2), with potential...
• Bcl-2 inhibitor LP-108An orally bioavailable inhibitor of the anti-apoptotic protein B-cell lymphoma 2 (Bcl-2), with potential...
• Bcl-2 inhibitor TGRX-814An orally bioavailable inhibitor of the anti-apoptotic protein B-cell lymphoma 2 (Bcl-2), with potential...
• Bcl-2 inhibitor TQB3909An orally bioavailable inhibitor of the anti-apoptotic protein B-cell lymphoma 2 (Bcl-2), with potential...
• BCL2 inhibitor VOB560An inhibitor of the anti-apoptotic protein B-cell lymphoma 2 (Bcl-2), with potential pro-apoptotic and...
• Bcl-2/Bcl-XL inhibitor LP-118An orally bioavailable inhibitor of the anti-apoptotic proteins B-cell lymphoma-2 (Bcl-2) and Bcl-extra large...
• BCL6 degrader ARV-393An orally bioavailable, targeted degrader composed of an E3 ubiquitin ligase-binding moiety that is...
• BCL6 degrader BMS-986458An orally bioavailable ligand directed degrader (LDD) composed of an E3 ubiquitin ligase-binding moiety that...
• Bcl-XL proteolysis targeting chimera DT2216An anti-apoptotic protein B-cell lymphoma-extra large (Bcl-XL) targeted protein degrader, using the...
• BCMA CART cells secreting mutant PD-1Fc fusion proteinA preparation of T lymphocytes that have been genetically modified to express a chimeric antigen receptor...
• BCMA-CD19 compound CAR T cellsA preparation of T lymphocytes transduced with a lentiviral vector expressing a compound chimeric antigen...
• BCMA/CD3e tri-specific T-cell activating construct HPN217A recombinant antibody derivative composed of tri-specific T-cell activating construct (TriTAC) directed...
• BCMA-specific universal CAR-expressing T lymphocytes LCAR-BCXA preparation of universal T lymphocytes that have been genetically modified to express a chimeric antigen...
• BCMA-targeted LCAR-BCDR cellsA preparation of T lymphocytes that have been genetically modified to express a chimeric antigen receptor...
• BCMA-TGF-beta insensitive armored CAR T cellsA preparation of human T lymphocytes genetically engineered to express a chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)...
• BCNSA rare, inherited disorder that affects many organs and tissues in the body. People with this disorder have a...
• BCNUA drug used alone or with other drugs to treat certain types of brain tumors, Hodgkin lymphoma, and...
• BCOPA licensed pharmacist with special training in how to design, give, monitor, and change chemotherapy for...
• BCR signaling pathway inhibitor DZD8586An inhibitor of the B-cell antigen receptor (BCR) signaling pathway, with potential antineoplastic activity...
• Bcr-abl (b2a2)-derived peptide vaccineA peptide vaccine consisting of the bcr-abl b2a2 fusion oncoprotein, frequently expressed in chronic...
• Bcr-abl (b3a2)-derived peptide vaccineA peptide vaccine consisting of the bcr-abl b3a2 fusion oncoprotein, frequently expressed in chronic...
• BCR-ABL inhibitor ELVN-001An orally bioavailable, selective, active-form inhibitor of tyrosine kinase BCR-ABL fusion oncoprotein, with...
• BCR-ABL inhibitor HS-10382An orally bioavailable, allosteric tyrosine kinase inhibitor of the BCR-ABL fusion oncoprotein, with...
• BCR-ABL inhibitor TGRX-678An orally bioavailable inhibitor of the tyrosine kinase BCR-ABL fusion oncoprotein, with potential...
• Bcr-Abl kinase inhibitor K0706An orally bioavailable, Bcr-Abl tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI), with potential antineoplastic activity. Upon...
• Bcr-Abl kinase inhibitor PF-114An orally bioavailable, Bcr-Abl tyrosine kinase inhibitor, with potential antineoplastic activity. Designed...
• BCR-ABL p210-b3a2 breakpoint-derived pentapeptide vaccineA multipeptide vaccine consisting of five peptides derived from the bcr-abl p210-b3a2 breakpoint fusion...
• Bcr-abl peptide vaccineA multivalent antineoplastic vaccine comprised of the bcr-abl oncogene breakpoint fusion peptide that elicits...
• BCR-ABL1 fusion geneA gene formed when pieces of chromosomes 9 and 22 break off and trade places. The ABL1 gene from chromosome 9...
• BCR-ABL1 fusion proteinA protein made from pieces of two genes that get joined together. The BCR-ABL1 fusion protein is found in...
• BCRPA protein that is involved in making cancer cells resistant (unable to respond) to anticancer drugs...
• BCX-1777A substance being studied in the treatment of some types of leukemia and lymphoma. It is a type of purine...
• BD2-selective BET inhibitor NUV-868An orally bioavailable BD2-selective inhibitor of the bromodomain and extra-terminal (BET) family of...
• BDCA rare type of kidney cancer that grows and spreads quickly. It begins in the duct of Bellini in the kidney...
• BDCSA very rare, inherited disorder that affects the hair follicles on the scalp and other areas of the body...
• BEACOPPAn abbreviation for a chemotherapy combination used to treat advanced Hodgkin lymphoma. It includes the drugs...
• BEACOPP regimenAn abbreviation for a chemotherapy combination used to treat advanced Hodgkin lymphoma. It includes the drugs...
• BecatecarinA synthetic diethylaminoethyl analogue of the indolocarbazole glycoside antineoplastic antibiotic...
• Beckwith-Wiedemann syndromeA rare, overgrowth disorder in which babies are large at birth and may develop low blood sugar. Other common...
• BeclabuvirA non-nucleoside, polymerase inhibitor of the hepatitis C virus (HCV) nonstructural protein 5B (NS5B), a...
• Beclin 1A protein involved in autophagy (the process by which a cell destroys proteins and other substances in its...
• BeclomethasoneA drug being studied in the treatment of graft-versus-host disease. It belongs to a family of drugs called...
• Beclomethasone dipropionateThe dipropionate ester of a synthetic glucocorticoid with anti-inflammatory and immunomodulating properties...
• BecotatugA human immunoglobulin G1 (IgG1) monoclonal antibody directed against human epidermal growth factor receptor...
• BedaquilineAn orally bioavailable diarylquinoline antimycobacterial agent, that can be used in the treatment of...
• Bedaquiline fumarateThe fumarate salt form of bedaquiline, an orally bioavailable diarylquinoline antimycobacterial agent, that...
• BedsoreDamage to an area of the skin caused by constant pressure on the area for a long time. This pressure can...
• Beetroot juiceThe juice of the beetroot, with potential antioxidant and protective activities. Beetroot juice contains...
• BefotertinibAn orally available inhibitor of the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutant form T790M, with...
• BegelomabA monoclonal antibody against the human dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (dipeptidylpeptidase IV, DPPIV, DPP4; CD26)...
• Behavior modificationA technique used to help people change the way they react to certain triggers in the environment that cause a...
• Behçet diseaseA rare disorder that causes the blood vessels to become inflamed. Symptoms include sores in the mouth and on...
• Behçet syndromeA rare disorder that causes the blood vessels to become inflamed. Symptoms include sores in the mouth and on...
• belagenpumatucel-LA transforming growth factor beta2 (TGF-beta2) antisense gene-modified allogeneic tumor cell vaccine with...
• Belantamab mafodotin-blmfAn antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) consisting of belantamab, an afucosylated, humanized monoclonal antibody...
• BelapectinA carbohydrate-based galectin inhibitor, with potential antineoplastic activity. Belapectin binds to the...
• BelchingThe release of air or gas from the stomach or esophagus through the mouth. Belching is usually caused by a...
• BeleodaqA drug used to treat adults with peripheral T-cell lymphoma that has come back or has not gotten better with...
• BelimumabA fully human IgG1 monoclonal antibody directed against B-Lymphocyte stimulator protein (BlyS or TNFSF13B)...
• BelinostatA drug used to treat adults with peripheral T-cell lymphoma that has come back or has not gotten better with...
• Bellini duct carcinomaA rare type of kidney cancer that grows and spreads quickly. It begins in the duct of Bellini in the kidney...
• Belotecan hydrochlorideA substance being studied in the treatment of small cell lung cancer and other types of cancer. It blocks...
• BelrapzoA drug used to treat chronic lymphocytic leukemia and certain types of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. It is also being...
• BelrestotugA human immunoglobulin G1 (IgG1) monoclonal antibody targeting the co-inhibitory molecule and immune...
• BelumosudilAn orally bioavailable inhibitor of Rho-associated coiled-coil kinase 2 (ROCK2; ROCK-II), with potential...
• Belumosudil mesylateThe mesylate salt form of belumosudil, an orally bioavailable inhibitor of Rho-associated coiled-coil kinase...
• BelvarafenibAn orally available inhibitor of members of the Raf family of serine/threonine protein kinases, with...
• Belzupacap sarotalocanA formulation composed of nanoparticles derived from the human papillomavirus (HPV-NPs) and conjugated to the...
• BelzutifanA drug used to treat adults with renal cell carcinoma (a type of kidney cancer) that is advanced and adults...
• BemarituzumabA glycoengineered, humanized monoclonal antibody directed against the fibroblast growth factor receptor type...
• BemcentinibAn orally available and selective inhibitor of the AXL receptor tyrosine kinase (UFO), with potential...
• Bemiparin sodiumThe sodium salt of bemiparin, a second generation, synthetic, low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) with...
• BempegaldesleukinA recombinant form of the endogenous cytokine interleukin-2 (IL-2) conjugated to six releasable polyethylene...
• Benazepril hydrochlorideThe hydrochloride salt of benazepril, a carboxyl-containing angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor...
• Bence Jones proteinA small protein made by plasma cells (white blood cells that produce antibodies). It is found in the urine of...
• Bench-to-bedsideA term used to describe the process by which the results of research done in the laboratory are directly used...
• Bendamustine hydrochlorideA drug used to treat chronic lymphocytic leukemia and certain types of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. It is also being...
• Bendamustine-containing nanoparticle-based formulation RXDX-107A nanoparticle-based formulation containing the alkyl ester of bendamustine, a bifunctional mechlorethamine...
• BendekaA drug used to treat chronic lymphocytic leukemia and certain types of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. It is also being...
• BenignNot cancer. Benign tumors may grow larger but do not spread to other parts of the body. Also called...
• Benign breast diseaseA group of conditions marked by changes in breast tissue that are benign (not cancer). There are different...
• Benign proliferative breast diseaseA group of noncancerous conditions marked by an increase in the growth of certain cells in the breast. Having...
• Benign prostatic hyperplasiaA benign (not cancer) condition in which the prostate gland is larger than normal. As the prostate gets...
• Benign prostatic hypertrophyA benign (not cancer) condition in which the prostate gland is larger than normal. As the prostate gets...
• Benign tumorA growth that is not cancer. It does not invade nearby tissue or spread to other parts of the body.
• Benign vascular tumorA type of benign (not cancer) tumor that forms from cells that make blood vessels or lymph vessels. Benign...
• BenmelstobartA humanized immunoglobulin G1 (IgG1) monoclonal antibody directed against the immunosuppressive ligand...
• BenralizumabAn afucosylated, humanized monoclonal antibody against the alpha chain of the interleukin-5 receptor...
• BenzaldehydeA chemical used in flavorings and in some dyes, perfumes, and medicines. It is found in essential oils made...
• Benzaldehyde dimethane sulfonateA dimethane sulfonate derivative and alkylating agent with a structure similar to other alkylating agents...
• BenzeneA chemical that is used widely by the chemical industry, and is also found in tobacco smoke, vehicle...
• BenznidazoleA nitroimidazole derivative having an antiprotozoal activity by interfering with parasite protein...
• Benzo(a)pyreneA chemical that comes from certain substances when they are not burned completely. It is found in car...
• BenzodiazepineA type of drug used to relieve anxiety and insomnia (trouble sleeping). Benzodiazepines are also used to...
• BenzoylphenylureaA substance being studied in the treatment of cancer. It is a type of antitubulin agent. Also called BPU.
• BenzydamineA substance being studied as a mouth rinse treatment for oral mucositis (painful mouth sores) caused by...
• Benzydamine hydrochlorideAn indazole non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) with analgesic, antipyretic, and anti-edema...
• BEPAn abbreviation for a chemotherapy combination used to treat ovarian and testicular germ cell tumors. It...
• BEP regimenAn abbreviation for a chemotherapy combination used to treat ovarian and testicular germ cell tumors. It...
• Berberine chlorideThe orally bioavailable, hydrochloride salt form of berberine, a quaternary ammonium salt of an isoquinoline...
• BereavementA state of sadness, grief, and mourning after the loss of a loved one.
• BergamotA type of orange tree grown in Italy. The essential oil from the peel of this orange is used in perfume, to...
• BermekimabA human immunoglobulin (Ig) G1 monoclonal antibody directed against interleukin-1 alpha (IL-1a) and derived...
• BersanlimabA fully human IgG1 monoclonal antibody directed against intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1 or CD54)...
• Berubicin hydrochlorideThe hydrochloride salt of the anthracycline derivative berubicin with potential antineoplastic activity...
• BerzosertibAn inhibitor of ataxia telangiectasia and rad3-related (ATR) kinase, a DNA damage response kinase, with...
• BesponsaA drug used to treat adults and children aged 1 year and older with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia that...
• BesremiA drug used to treat adults with polycythemia vera (a disease in which too many red blood cells are made in...
• Best practiceTreatment that is accepted by medical experts as a proper treatment for a certain type of disease and that is...
• BesufetamigA bispecific antibody targeting both the human negative immunoregulatory checkpoint receptor programmed cell...
• BET bromodomain inhibitor ZEN-3694An orally bioavailable inhibitor of the bromodomain and extra-terminal (BET) family of proteins, with...
• BET inhibitor ABBV-744An orally bioavailable inhibitor of the Bromodomain and Extra-Terminal (BET) family of proteins, with...
• BET inhibitor BAY1238097An inhibitor of the Bromodomain (BRD) and Extra-Terminal domain (BET) family of proteins, with potential...
• BET inhibitor BMS-986158An inhibitor of the Bromodomain (BRD) and Extra-Terminal domain (BET) family of proteins, with potential...
• BET inhibitor FT-1101An orally bioavailable inhibitor of the Bromodomain and Extra-Terminal (BET) family of proteins, with...
• BET inhibitor GSK2820151An orally bioavailable inhibitor of the bromodomain and extra-terminal (BET) family of proteins, with...
• BET inhibitor INCB054329An inhibitor of the bromodomain and extra-terminal (BET) family of bromodomain-containing proteins with...
• BET inhibitor INCB057643An inhibitor of the Bromodomain (BRD) and Extra-Terminal (BET) family of BRD-containing proteins, with...
• BET inhibitor JAB-8263An orally bioavailable inhibitor of the bromodomain and extra-terminal (BET) family of proteins, with...
• BET inhibitor RO6870810A small molecule inhibitor of the BET (Bromodomain and Extra-Terminal) family of bromodomain-containing...
• BET inhibitor TQB3617An orally bioavailable inhibitor of the bromodomain and extra-terminal (BET) family of proteins, with...
• Beta alethineA substance that is being studied in the treatment of cancer. It belongs to a family of chemicals called...
• Beta caroteneA substance found in yellow and orange fruits and vegetables and in dark green, leafy vegetables. The body...
• Beta cell neoplasmAn abnormal mass that grows in the beta cells of the pancreas that make insulin. Beta cell neoplasms are...
• Beta cell tumor of the pancreasAn abnormal mass that grows in the beta cells of the pancreas that make insulin. Beta cell tumors of the...
• Beta hemolytic streptococcus group BA type of bacterium often found in the vagina. It can cause systemic infections in people with suppressed...
• Beta tubulin polymerization inhibitor CCI-001A colchicine derivative and beta tubulin polymerization inhibitor, with potential antineoplastic activity...
• beta-2-microglobulinA small protein normally found on the surface of many cells, including lymphocytes, and in small amounts in...
• Beta-adrenergic antagonistA type of drug that blocks the action of substances, such as adrenaline, on nerve cells and causes blood...
• Beta-adrenergic blocking agentA type of drug that blocks the action of substances, such as adrenaline, on nerve cells and causes blood...
• Beta-blockerA type of drug that blocks the action of substances, such as adrenaline, on nerve cells and causes blood...
• Beta-catenin inhibitor FOG-001A conformationally stabilized alpha-helical polypeptide and direct inhibitor of the oncogenic driver...
• Beta-elemeneOne of the isomers of elemene, a lipid soluble sesquiterpene and the active component isolated from the...
• Beta-endorphinA substance produced in the brain, especially in the pituitary gland, that blocks the sensation of pain. It...
• Beta-glucanA substance found in bacteria, plants, and certain foods, such as baker’s yeast, cereal grains, and...
• Beta-glucan MM-10-001A powder formulation containing a triple helix beta-glucan, isolated from the cell walls of the shiitake...
• Beta-glucan/alginate/hyaluronic acid/squalene/avocado oil-containing emulsionA topical emulsion containing beta-glucan (5%), alginate, hyaluronic acid, squalene and avocado oil, with...
• Beta-glucan/dexpanthenol/glutamine in mucoadhesive polymer hydrogelA water soluble, hydrogel-based formulation containing beta-glucan, a polysaccharide isolated from the cell...
• beta-glucan/Lactobacillus casei/Bifidobacterium lactis-based supplementA synbiotic supplement containing beta-1,3-glucan, bacteria Lactobacillus casei (L. casei) and...
• Betaglucin gelA soluble gel containing the beta-glucan betaglucin, with potential immunostimulating activity. Upon topical...
• beta-hCGA hormone found in the blood and urine during pregnancy. It may also be found in higher than normal amounts...
• Betahistine hydrochloride nasal sprayA nasal spray containing the hydrochloride salt form of betahistine, a histamine analog with weak histamine...
• Beta-human chorionic gonadotropinA hormone found in the blood and urine during pregnancy. It may also be found in higher than normal amounts...
• Beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate supplementA nutritional supplement containing the active metabolite of the essential amino acid leucine, with potential...
• Beta-lapachoneA poorly soluble, ortho-naphthoquinone with potential antineoplastic and radiosensitizing activity...
• Beta-lapachone prodrug ARQ 761A synthetic, soluble prodrug of beta-lapachone, a poorly soluble, ortho-naphthoquinone with potential...
• BetamethasoneA synthetic glucocorticoid with metabolic, immunosuppressive and anti-inflammatory activities. Betamethasone...
• Beta-sitosterolA substance found in various nuts, beans, seeds, fruits, and vegetables. It may also be used in dietary...
• Beta-thioguanine deoxyribosideA thiopurine nucleoside derivative with antineoplastic activity. After conversion to the triphosphate...
• BET-bromodomain inhibitor ODM-207An orally bioavailable inhibitor of the Bromodomain and Extra-Terminal (BET) family of proteins, with...
• BET/CBP/p300 inhibitor EP31670An orally bioavailable inhibitor of the bromodomains (BRDs) of the bromodomain and extra-terminal (BET)...
• Betel quid with tobaccoA type of smokeless tobacco that is made in India and is widely used throughout Asia. It is a mixture of...
• Bethanechol chlorideA synthetic quaternary ammonium base derivative, parasympathomimetic bethanechol is a slowly hydrolyzed...
• Betibeglogene autotemcelA preparation of autologous, CD34-positive hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) transduced ex vivo with the BB305...
• BetifisolimabA second-generation, humanized monoclonal antibody directed against the immunosuppressive ligand programmed...
• BetrixabanAn orally active inhibitor of coagulation factor Xa (activated factor X) with anticoagulant activity...
• Betulinic acidA pentacyclic lupane-type triterpene derivative of betulin (isolated from the bark of Betula alba, the common...
• BevacizumabA drug that binds to the protein VEGF to help keep new blood vessels from forming and is used to treat many...
• Bevacizumab/carboplatin/paclitaxel regimenA regimen consisting of bevacizumab, carboplatin and paclitaxel that can be used in the treatment of...
• bevacizumab-IRDye 800CWAn immunoconjugate and a fluorescent tracer consisting of the recombinant humanized anti-vascular endothelial...
• BevifimodA proprietary formulation containing a highly purified form of Staphylococcal protein A (SpA; protein A)...
• BevonesceinA synthetic, peptide-dye conjugate composed of an undisclosed, proprietary peptide conjugated to a...
• BexaroteneA drug used to treat skin problems caused by cutaneous T-cell lymphoma that did not get better after other...
• BexirestrantAn orally bioavailable selective estrogen receptor degrader/downregulator (SERD), with potential...
• BexmarilimabA monoclonal antibody directed against common lymphatic endothelial and vascular endothelial receptor-1...
• BezlotoxumabA human monoclonal antibody directed against Clostridium difficile Toxin B (TcdB), with anti-toxin activity...
• BezuclastinibAn orally bioavailable protein tyrosine kinase inhibitor of mutated forms of the tumor-associated antigen...
• BF-200 gel formulationA topical nanoemulsion-based gel formulation containing 5-aminolevulinic acid (ALA), a metabolic precursor of...
• BG00001A gene therapy agent that is being studied in the treatment of cancer. It belongs to the family of drugs...
• BH3 mimetic ABT-737An orally bioavailable, selective small molecule B-cell lymphoma 2 (Bcl-2) Homology 3 (BH3) mimetic, with...
• BI 2536A substance being studied in the treatment of cancer. It prevents cells from dividing and may block the...
• Biafine creamA substance that is put on the skin to help repair damaged skin. It may be used on certain wounds and burns...
• BiallelicOf or pertaining to both alleles of a single gene (paternal and maternal). For example, biallelic mutation...
• BiasIn a scientific research study or clinical trial, a flaw in the study design or the method of collecting or...
• BIBF 1120A substance being studied in the treatment of some types of cancer. BIBF 1120 blocks enzymes needed for cells...
• BIBX 1382A substance that is being studied in the treatment of cancer. It belongs to the family of drugs called...
• BicalutamideA drug used with another drug to treat prostate cancer that has spread to other parts of the body. It is also...
• BiCNUA drug used alone or with other drugs to treat certain types of brain tumors, Hodgkin lymphoma, and...
• BictegravirA human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) integrase strand transfer inhibitor (INSTI), that is used to...
• BidiA cigarette made by rolling tobacco by hand in a dried leaf from the tendu tree (a member of the ebony...
• Bifidobacterium animalis ssp. lactis probiotic supplementAn orally bioavailable, probiotic supplement containing the non-pathogenic microorganism Bifidobacterium...
• Bifidobacterium animalis/Lactobacillus rhamnosus probiotic supplementAn orally bioavailable, probiotic supplement containing the non-pathogenic microorganisms Bifidobacterium...
• Bifidobacterium lactis/Lactobacillus acidophilus/inulin probiotic supplementA tablet probiotic supplement containing the polysaccharide inulin and the non-pathogenic microorganisms...
• Bifidobacterium lactis/Lactobacillus acidophilus/L. plantarum/L. salivarius probiotic supplementAn orally available, probiotic supplement containing the non-pathogenic microorganisms Lactobacillus...
• Bifidobacterium longum/Lactobacillus acidophilus/Enterococcus faecalis probiotic supplementAn orally bioavailable, probiotic supplement containing the microorganisms Bifidobacterium longum (B...
• Bifikafusp alfaAn immunoconjugate consisting of the recombinant form of the cytokine interleukin-2 (IL-2) fused to a human...
• Bifunctional expression vector plasmid DNA-bi-shRNA EWS/FLI1 type 1 lipoplexA proprietary plasmid DNA expression vector encoding bi-functional short hairpin RNAs (bi-shRNAs) targeting...
• Bifunctional TGF-beta antagonist/IL-15 protein complex HCW9218A heterodimeric, bifunctional fusion protein composed of the ectodomains of the transforming growth factor...
• BilateralAffecting both the right and left sides of the body.
• Bilateral cancerCancer that occurs in both of a pair of organs, such as both breasts, ovaries, eyes, lungs, kidneys, or...
• Bilateral nephrectomySurgery to remove both kidneys.
• Bilateral prophylactic mastectomySurgery to remove both breasts in order to reduce the risk of developing breast cancer.
• Bilateral salpingo-oophorectomySurgery to remove both ovaries and both fallopian tubes.
• BileA fluid made by the liver and stored in the gallbladder. Bile is excreted into the small intestine, where it...
• Bile ductA tube through which bile passes in and out of the liver.
• Bile duct cancerA rare cancer that forms in the bile ducts. A bile duct is a tube that carries bile (fluid made by the liver)...
• BiliaryHaving to do with the liver, bile ducts, and/or gallbladder.
• Biliary bypassSurgery done to help relieve symptoms caused by a blocked bile duct. During a biliary bypass, the gallbladder...
• Biliary cirrhosisA type of chronic liver disease in which the tubes that carry bile (fluid that helps digest fat) out of the...
• Biliary systemThe organs and ducts that make and store bile (a fluid made by the liver that helps digest fat), and release...
• Biliary tractThe organs and ducts that make and store bile (a fluid made by the liver that helps digest fat), and release...
• Biliary tract cancerA rare cancer that forms in the cells that line the bile ducts, gallbladder, or ampulla of Vater (the area...
• BilirubinSubstance formed when red blood cells are broken down. Bilirubin is part of the bile, which is made in the...
• BimagrumabA human monoclonal antibody directed against type II activin receptors (ActRII; ActR2), with potential...
• BimatoprostA drug used under the name Latisse to increase the length, thickness, and darkness of eyelashes. It is being...
• Bimatoprost ophthalmic solutionA sterile ophthalmic solution containing 0.03% of a synthetic prostaglandin analog bimatoprost with...
• BimiralisibAn orally bioavailable pan inhibitor of phosphoinositide-3-kinases (PI3K) and inhibitor of the mammalian...
• Binding agentA substance that makes a loose mixture stick together. For example, binding agents can be used to make solid...
• BinetrakinA recombinant agent chemically identical to or similar to the endogenous cytokine interleukin-4 (IL-4)...
• BinimetinibA drug used with encorafenib to treat melanoma that has spread or cannot be removed by surgery and has a...
• Bintrafusp alfaA bifunctional fusion protein composed of an anti-programmed death ligand 1 (PD-L1) human monoclonal...
• Bioactive compoundA type of chemical found in small amounts in plants and certain foods (such as fruits, vegetables, nuts...
• Bioadhesive nanoparticles-encapsulating avobenzone/octocrylene plus diosmin/ferulic acid/cytisine/trans-resveratrol sunscreenA sunscreen formulation containing bioadhesive nanoparticles (BNP) encapsulating the broad-spectrum...
• BioavailableThe ability of a drug or other substance to be absorbed and used by the body. Orally bioavailable means that...
• Biochanin AAn isoflavone found in soy products. Soy isoflavones (estrogen-like substances made by some plants) are being...
• Biochemical reactionsIn living cells, chemical reactions that help sustain life and allow cells to grow.
• Biochemical recurrenceA rise in the blood level of PSA (prostate-specific antigen) in prostate cancer patients after treatment with...
• Biochemical relapseA rise in the blood level of PSA (prostate-specific antigen) in prostate cancer patients after treatment with...
• BiochemistA scientist who has special training in the study of the chemicals and processes that occur in all living...
• Bio-enhanced curcumin extract formulationA bio-enhanced extract-based preparation containing curcumin, a poorly water-soluble phytopolylphenol pigment...
• BiofeedbackA method of learning to voluntarily control certain body functions such as heartbeat, blood pressure, and...
• BiofilmA layer of bacteria or other microbes that grows on and sticks to the surface of a structure. A biofilm may...
• BioinformaticsA field of science that uses computers, databases, math, and statistics to collect, store, organize, and...
• Biologic agentA substance that is made from a living organism or its products and is used in the prevention, diagnosis, or...
• BiologicalPertaining to biology or to life and living things. In medicine, refers to a substance made from a living...
• Biological agentA substance that is made from a living organism or its products and is used in the prevention, diagnosis, or...
• Biological drugA substance that is made from a living organism or its products and is used in the prevention, diagnosis, or...
• Biological endpointIn clinical trials, a physiological feature thought to be affected by the treatment.
• Biological profileA summary of the biological actions of a substance. A biological profile may come from patient data or from...
• Biological response modifier therapyA type of treatment that uses substances made from living organisms to treat disease. These substances may...
• Biological therapyA type of treatment that uses substances made from living organisms to treat disease. These substances may...
• BiomarkerA biological molecule found in blood, other body fluids, or tissues that is a sign of a normal or abnormal...
• Biomarker testingA laboratory method that uses a sample of tissue, blood, or other body fluid to check for certain genes...
• Biomed 101A substance that is being studied for its ability to decrease the side effects of interleukin-2 (IL-2).
• BiomedicineA system in which medical doctors and other health care professionals (such as nurses, pharmacists, and...
• BiometricsThe science of collecting and analyzing biologic or health data using statistical methods. Biometrics may be...
• BiometryThe science of collecting and analyzing biologic or health data using statistical methods. Biometry may be...
• BiopsyThe removal of cells or tissues for examination by a pathologist. The pathologist may study the tissue under...
• Biopsy specimenTissue removed from the body and examined under a microscope to determine whether disease is present.
• BiorepositoryA facility that collects, catalogs, and stores samples of biological material, such as urine, blood, tissue...
• Biosimilar drugA biological drug that is very much like another biological drug (called the reference drug) that has already...
• BiospecimenA sample of material, such as urine, blood, tissue, cells, DNA, RNA, or protein, from humans, animals, or...
• BiostatisticsThe science of collecting and analyzing biologic or health data using statistical methods. Biostatistics may...
• BiotherapyA type of treatment that uses substances made from living organisms to treat disease. These substances may...
• BiotinA nutrient in the vitamin B complex that the body needs in small amounts to function and stay healthy. Biotin...
• BirabresibA synthetic, small molecule inhibitor of the BET (Bromodomain and Extra-Terminal) family of...
• BI-RADSA reporting system used to describe the results of a mammogram, breast ultrasound, or breast MRI in a...
• Biricodar dicitrateThe dicitrate salt of a synthetic pipecolinate derivative with potential chemosensitizing activity. Biricodar...
• BirinapantA synthetic small molecule that is both a peptidomimetic of second mitochondrial-derived activator of...
• biropepimut-SA proprietary, peptide cancer vaccine comprised of multiple peptides derived from human melanoma antigen A3...
• BirtamimabA monoclonal antibody against amyloid with potential use in the treatment of amyloid light chain (AL) and AA...
• Birth canalThe muscular canal that goes from the uterus to the outside of the body. During birth, the baby passes...
• Birth controlThe use of drugs, devices, or surgery to prevent pregnancy. There are many different types of birth control...
• Birth control pillA pill used to prevent pregnancy. It contains hormones that block the release of eggs from the ovaries. Most...
• Birt-Hogg-Dubé syndromeA rare, inherited disorder in which benign (not cancer) skin lesions called fibrofolliculomas form in the...
• BisacodylA synthetic pyridinylmethylene-diacetate ester derivative stimulant laxative, Bisacodyl acts with a...
• Bisantrene hydrochlorideThe hydrochloride salt of an anthracenyl bishydrazone with antineoplastic activity. Bisantrene intercalates...
• Bi-sialidase fusion protein E-602A fusion protein composed of two engineered human sialidase molecules fused to an Fc antibody domain, with...
• BismuthA silver-white metal used in medicines and other products. Certain forms of bismuth are used to treat...
• Bismuth Bi213 monoclonal antibody M195A radioimmunoconjugate consisting of murine monoclonal antibody (M195) and bismuth 213 (Bi213). Monoclonal...
• Bismuth subcitrateA mineral compound that is used to treat duodenal and gastric ulcers associated with Helicobacter pylori.
• Bismuth subsalicylateA bismuth salt of salicylic acid. Little absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract, bismuth subsalicylate...
• Bisoprolol fumarateThe fumarate salt of a synthetic phenoxy-2-propanol-derived cardioselective beta-1 adrenergic receptor...
• Bispecific antibodyA type of antibody that can bind to two different antigens at the same time. Bispecific antibodies are being...
• Bispecific antibody 2B1A monoclonal antibody with potential antineoplastic activity. Specific for both the immunoglobulin G (IgG)...
• Bispecific antibody 4G7xH22A bispecific antibody containing a 4G7 hybridoma secreting IgG1 antibody specific for B-lymphocytes and a...
• Bispecific antibody AGEN1223A bispecific antibody that simultaneously binds to two different and as of yet undisclosed antigens...
• Bispecific antibody AMG 509A bispecific antibody that simultaneously binds to two different and as of yet undisclosed antigens, with...
• Bispecific antibody AMG 994A bispecific antibody, with potential antineoplastic activity. Upon intravenous administration, bispecific...
• Bispecific antibody JNJ-70218902A T-cell redirecting agent and bispecific antibody targeting an as of yet undisclosed tumor-associated...
• Bispecific antibody MDX447An antibody with potential antineoplastic activity. Specific for both the high-affinity immunoglobulin G...
• Bispecific antibody MDX-H210A humanized bivalent antibody directed against both cytotoxic effector cells expressing Fc gamma receptor...
• Bispecific antibody QLF3108A bispecific antibody that simultaneously binds to two different and as of yet undisclosed antigens, with...
• Bispecific CD80-lgG4Fc-IL-2v fusion protein GI-101A bi-specific Fc fusion protein composed of the N-terminal extracellular domain (ECD) of human CD80 (B7.1)...
• Bispecific CD80-lgG4Fc-IL-2v fusion protein GI-102A bi-specific Fc fusion protein composed of the N-terminal ectodomain of human CD80 (B7.1) fused to a human...
• Bispecific fusion proteinA protein made in the laboratory that can bind to two different molecules on two different cells at the same...
• Bispecific ligand-drug conjugate CBP-1018A bispecific ligand-drug conjugate targeting two as of yet undisclosed receptors and conjugated to an as of...
• Bispecific ligand-drug conjugate CBP-1019A bispecific ligand-drug conjugate targeting two as of yet undisclosed receptors and conjugated to a...
• Bispecific monoclonal antibodyAn antibody that can bind to two different antigens at the same time. Bispecific monoclonal antibodies are...
• Bispecific monoclonal antibody ASP2074A bispecific monoclonal antibody directed against as of yet unknown targets, with potential antineoplastic...
• Bispecific T-cell engagerA substance made in the laboratory that can bind to two target proteins on the surface of different cells...
• BisphosphonateA drug or substance used to treat hypercalcemia (abnormally high blood calcium) and bone pain caused by some...
• Bisphosphonate-associated osteonecrosisThe necrosis (death) of bone tissue caused by treatment with a bisphosphonate (a drug or substance used to...
• BisthianostatAn orally bioavailable pan-inhibitor of human histone deacetylase (HDAC), with potential antineoplastic...
• BiTEA substance made in the laboratory that can bind to two target proteins on the surface of different cells...
• BiTE antibody AMG 910A half-life extended (HLE), bispecific T-cell engager (BiTE) antibody that simultaneously binds to two...
• Bivalent BRD4 inhibitor AZD5153An orally bioavailable bivalent inhibitor of bromodomain-containing protein 4 (BRD4), with potential...
• Bivalent HPV16/18 therapeutic cervical cancer vaccineA bivalent human papillomavirus (HPV) therapeutic vaccine containing recombinant inactivated adenylate...
• Bivalent vaccineA vaccine that works by stimulating an immune response against two different antigens, such as two different...
• Bizalimogene ralaplasmidA DNA vaccine consisting of plasmids encoding the E6 and E7 genes of human papilloma virus (HPV) subtypes 16...
• BizaxofuspA fusion protein consisting of the cytokine interleukin-4 (IL-4) linked to a truncated form of Pseudomonas...
• BizelesinAn anticancer drug that belongs to the family of drugs called alkylating agents. It is also an antitumor...
• BizengriA drug used to treat adults with non-small cell lung cancer and a type of pancreatic cancer called pancreatic...
• BL22 immunotoxinA bacterial toxic substance linked to an antibody that attaches to cancer cells and kills them. It belongs to...
• Black cohoshAn eastern North American perennial herb. A substance obtained from the root of the plant has been used in...
• Black currant juiceThe juice from the berries of the black currant (Ribes nigrum L.) shrub belonging to the family...
• Black raspberry nectarA concentrated fruit juice containing black raspberries, with potential antioxidant, pro-apoptotic...
• Black seed oil extract supplementAn oral supplement composed of the oil extracted from the seeds of Nigella sativa, also known as black seed...
• Black snakerootAn eastern North American perennial herb. A substance obtained from the root of the plant has been used in...
• Black teaBlack tea is an infusion of dried leaves from plants of the Theaceae family. Due to the alkaloid caffeine...
• Blackfan-Diamond anemiaA very rare disorder in which the bone marrow doesn’t make enough red blood cells. It is usually seen in the...
• BladderThe organ that stores urine.
• Bladder cancerCancer that forms in tissues of the bladder (the organ that stores urine). Most bladder cancers are...
• BlastAn immature blood cell.
• Blast crisisA phase of chronic myelogenous leukemia in which tiredness, fever, and an enlarged spleen occur during the...
• Blastic phase chronic myelogenous leukemiaA phase of chronic myelogenous leukemia in which 20% or more of the cells in the blood or bone marrow are...
• Blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasmA rare, fast-growing cancer that affects the blood, bone marrow, and skin. It can also affect the lymph...
• BleomycinA mixture of glycopeptide antineoplastic antibiotics isolated from the bacterium Streptomyces verticillus...
• Bleomycin sulfateA drug that comes from the bacterium Streptomyces verticillus and is used alone or with other drugs to treat...
• Blessed thistleA plant whose leaves, stems, and flowers have been used in some cultures to treat certain medical problems...
• BLI850An oral laxative containing sodium sulfate, potassium sulfate, magnesium sulfate and sucralose. Oral...
• BlinatumomabA drug used to treat adults and children aged 1 month and older with certain types of B-cell acute...
• BlincytoA drug used to treat adults and children aged 1 month and older with certain types of B-cell acute...
• Blinded studyA type of study in which the patients (single-blinded) or the patients and their doctors (double-blinded) do...
• BlisterA fluid-filled sac in the outer layer of skin. It can be caused by rubbing, heat, or diseases of the skin...
• BLM geneA gene that makes a protein involved in maintaining the structure of DNA when DNA is copied in a cell and in...
• BloatingA swelling or feeling of fullness in the abdomen. Bloating is usually the result of gas in the intestines and...
• BloodA tissue with red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and other substances suspended in fluid called...
• Blood cancerCancer that begins in blood-forming tissue, such as the bone marrow, or in the cells of the immune system...
• Blood cell countA measure of the number of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood. The amount of...
• Blood cell count with differentialA measure of the number of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including the...
• Blood chemistry studyA test done on a sample of blood to measure the amount of certain substances in the body. These substances...
• Blood chemistry testA test done on a sample of blood to measure the amount of certain substances in the body. These substances...
• Blood circulationThe flow or movement of blood throughout the body. Blood carries oxygen, nutrients, and other important...
• Blood clotA mass of blood that forms when blood platelets, proteins, and cells stick together. When a blood clot is...
• Blood cultureA laboratory test to check for bacteria, yeast, fungi, or other microorganisms in the blood. Blood cultures...
• Blood drawA procedure in which a needle is used to take blood from a vein, usually for laboratory testing. A blood draw...
• Blood poisoningDisease caused by the spread of bacteria and their toxins in the bloodstream. Also called septicemia and...
• Blood pressureThe force of circulating blood on the walls of the arteries. Blood pressure is taken using two measurements...
• Blood stasisIn traditional Chinese medicine, a condition described as slowing or pooling of blood, which may cause pain...
• Blood stem cellAn immature cell that can develop into all types of blood cells, including white blood cells, red blood...
• Blood sugarGlucose (a type of sugar) found in the blood. Also called glycemia.
• Blood testA test done on a sample of blood to measure the amount of certain substances in the blood or to count...
• Blood thinnerA substance that is used to prevent and treat blood clots in blood vessels and the heart. Also called...
• Blood transfusionA procedure in which whole blood or parts of blood are put into a patient’s bloodstream through a vein. The...
• Blood urea nitrogenNitrogen in the blood that comes from urea (a substance formed by the breakdown of protein in the liver). The...
• Blood vesselA tube through which the blood circulates in the body. Blood vessels include a network of arteries...
• Blood-brain barrierA network of blood vessels and tissue that is made up of closely spaced cells and helps keep harmful...
• Blood-brain barrier disruptionThe use of drugs to create openings between cells in the blood-brain barrier. The blood-brain barrier is a...
• BloodstreamThe flow or movement of blood throughout the body. Blood carries oxygen, nutrients, and other important...
• Bloom syndromeA rare, inherited disorder marked by shorter than average height, a narrow face, a red skin rash that occurs...
• Bloom-Torre-Machacek syndromeA rare, inherited disorder marked by shorter than average height, a narrow face, a red skin rash that occurs...
• Blue citrus-based herbal capsuleAn oral capsule formulation of a traditional Chinese herbal medicine with potential analgesic activity. In...
• Blueberry powder supplementAn orally available, dietary supplement consisting of lyophilized blueberry powder, with antioxidant and...
• BMDA measure of the amount of minerals (mostly calcium and phosphorous) contained in a certain volume of bone...
• BMD scanA procedure that measures the amount of calcium and other minerals in a bone by passing x-rays with two...
• BMIBody mass index. A measure that relates body weight to height. BMI is sometimes used to measure total body...
• BMS-182751A substance being studied in the treatment of prostate and other types of cancer. It contains the metal...
• BMS-184476A substance that is being studied in the treatment of cancer. It belongs to the family of drugs called...
• BMS-188797A substance that is being studied in the treatment of cancer. It belongs to the family of drugs called taxane...
• BMS-214662A substance that is being studied in the treatment of cancer. It belongs to the family of drugs called...
• BMS-247550A drug used alone or with capecitabine to treat breast cancer that is locally advanced or has spread to other...
• BMS-275183An orally available, C-4 methyl carbonate analog of paclitaxel with potential antineoplastic activity. Like...
• BMS-275291A substance that is being studied in the treatment of cancer. It belongs to the family of drugs called matrix...
• BMS-354825A drug used alone or with other drugs to treat adults and children aged 1 year and older with certain types...
• BMS-599626A substance that is being studied in the treatment of cancer. It belongs to the family of drugs called...
• BMTA procedure in which a patient receives healthy stem cells (blood-forming cells) to replace their own stem...
• BNCTA type of radiation therapy. A substance that contains boron is injected into a blood vessel. The boron...
• Boanmycin hydrochlorideThe hydrochloride salt form of boanmycin (aka bleomycin A6), a component of the antibiotic bleomycin produced...
• Board certified oncology pharmacy specialistA licensed pharmacist with special training in how to design, give, monitor, and change chemotherapy for...
• BoceprevirAn orally bioavailable, synthetic tripeptide inhibitor of the nonstructural protein 3 and 4A complex...
• Bocodepsin besylateThe besylate form of bocodepsin, an orally bioavailable inhibitor of the histone deacetylase (HDAC) subtypes...
• BoditrectinibAn orally bioavailable, selective pan-tropomyosin-related-kinase (tyrosine receptor kinase; TRK) inhibitor...
• Body imageThe way a person thinks about his or her body and how it looks to others.
• Body mass indexA measure that relates body weight to height. BMI is sometimes used to measure total body fat and whether a...
• Bolus doseA single dose of a drug or other substance given over a short period of time. It is usually given by infusion...
• BombesinA peptide (small protein) found in the brain, gastrointestinal tract, and lungs. It causes the release of...
• BomedemstatAn orally available, irreversible inhibitor of lysine-specific demethylase 1 (LSD1), with potential...
• BONThe necrosis (death) of bone tissue caused by treatment with a bisphosphonate (a drug or substance used to...
• Bone cancerPrimary bone cancer is cancer that forms in cells of the bone. Some types of primary bone cancer are...
• Bone densitometryA procedure that measures the amount of calcium and other minerals in a bone by passing x-rays with two...
• Bone densityA measure of the amount of minerals (mostly calcium and phosphorous) contained in a certain volume of bone...
• Bone marrowThe soft, spongy tissue that has many blood vessels and is found in the center of most bones. There are two...
• Bone marrow ablationA procedure to destroy bone marrow using radiation or high doses of anticancer drugs. It is done before a...
• Bone marrow aspirationA procedure in which a small sample of bone marrow is removed, usually from the hip bone, breastbone, or...
• Bone marrow aspiration and biopsyA procedure in which a small sample of bone marrow (soft, sponge-like tissue in the center of most bones) and...
• Bone marrow biopsyA procedure in which a small sample of bone with bone marrow inside it is removed, usually from the hip bone...
• Bone marrow cancerCancer that forms in the blood-forming stem cells of the bone marrow (soft sponge-like tissue in the center...
• Bone marrow metastasisCancer that has spread from the original (primary) tumor to the bone marrow.
• Bone marrow transplantA procedure in which a patient receives healthy stem cells (blood-forming cells) to replace their own stem...
• Bone massA measure of the amount of minerals (mostly calcium and phosphorous) contained in a certain volume of bone...
• Bone metastasisCancer that has spread from the original (primary) tumor to the bone.
• Bone metastasis targeting peptide-11A peptide that mimics naturally occurring interleukin-11 (IL-11) with interleukin receptor binding activity...
• Bone mineral densityA measure of the amount of minerals (mostly calcium and phosphorous) contained in a certain volume of bone...
• Bone mineral density scanA procedure that measures the amount of calcium and other minerals in a bone by passing x-rays with two...
• Bone scanA procedure to check for abnormal areas or damage in the bones. A very small amount of radioactive material...
• Bone scintigraphyA procedure to check for abnormal areas or damage in the bones. A very small amount of radioactive material...
• Bone tissueTissue that gives strength and structure to bones. Bone is made up of compact tissue (the hard, outer layer)...
• Bone-seeking radioisotopeA radioactive substance that is given through a vein, and collects in bone cells and in tumor cells that have...

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