Oncology and biomedicine terminology · MLC-0111
Oncology and biomedicine terms: C (1,658)
- CT-2106A form of the anticancer drug camptothecin that may have fewer side effects and work better than...
- CT-2584A substance that is being studied in the treatment of cancer. It may prevent the growth of blood vessels from...
- CT2584A lipid metabolism and phosphatidic acid modulator, with potential antineoplastic activity. Upon...
- CT-322A substance being studied in the treatment of cancer. CT-322 may prevent the growth of new blood vessels that...
- CT53518A substance being studied in the treatment of some types of cancer. It may stop cancer cell growth by...
- CTAA procedure that uses x-rays to create a series of detailed pictures of the blood vessels and blood flow...
- CTCA cancer cell that breaks away from the original (primary) tumor and enters the bloodstream. CTCs can travel...
- CTC1 geneA gene that makes a protein involved in protecting and maintaining telomeres (the ends of chromosomes) and in...
- ctDNASmall pieces of DNA that are released into a person’s blood by tumor cells as they die. A sample of blood can...
- CT-guided biopsyA biopsy procedure that uses a CT scan (a special type of x-ray linked to a computer) to find an abnormal...
- CTLA-4A protein found on T cells (a type of immune cell) that helps keep the body’s immune responses in check. When...
- CTP-37-DT vaccineA vaccine composed of synthetic peptides derived from beta-human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) conjugated to...
- CTXA drug used to treat many types of cancer and a certain type of kidney disease in children. CTX damages the...
- Cubic centimeterA measure of volume in the metric system. One thousand cubic centimeters equal one liter. Also called cc...
- CubicinA drug used to treat certain bacterial skin and bloodstream infections in adults. Cubicin is also being...
- CudarolimabAn agonistic fully human anti-OX40 (tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily member 4; TNFRSF4; CD134...
- Cultural competencyThe ability to understand, interact, and work well with people of different cultures. In medicine, one goal...
- CultureThe beliefs, values, and behaviors that are shared within a group, such as a religious group or a nation...
- Cultured cellA human, plant, or animal cell that has been adapted to grow in the laboratory. Cultured cells may be used to...
- Cultured cell lineCells of a single type (human, animal, or plant) that have been adapted to grow continuously in the...
- Cultured Lentinula edodes mycelia extractAn orally bioavailable capsule-based formulation of a standardized extract of cultured Lentinula edodes...
- CulturelleA live form of a bacterium that makes lactic acid (a substance that is made from sugars found in milk and is...
- Cumin/ginger extract-based artificial saliva sprayAn artificial saliva spray formulation containing cumin and ginger extract, that has potential...
- Cumulative doseIn medicine, the total amount of a drug or radiation given to a patient over time; for example, the total...
- Cumulative exposureThe total amount of a substance or radiation that a person is exposed to over time. Cumulative exposure to a...
- Cumulative riskA measure of the total risk that a certain event will happen during a given period of time. In cancer...
- CUPA case in which cancer cells are found in the body, but the place where the cells first started growing (the...
- CuppingA procedure in which a rounded glass cup is warmed and placed upside down over an area of the body, creating...
- Curative surgerySurgery to remove all malignant (cancerous) tissue, which is meant to cure the disease. This includes...
- Curative therapyTreatment that is meant to cure an illness or disease with the goal of a full recovery that includes an...
- Curcuma xanthorrhiza oilThe oil extracted from the root tuber of Curcuma xanthorrhiza. Curcuma xanthorrhiza oil is used primarily in...
- CurcuminA natural substance that comes from the underground stem of an East Indian plant called turmeric, or Curcuma...
- Curcumin-based gelA proprietary topical gel formulation containing an extract of curcumin, the polyphenol derived from the...
- Curcumin/chondroitin sulfate/hyaluronic acid/quercetin soft gelsAn orally available preparation containing curcumin, quercetin, hyaluronic acid, and chondroitin sulfate with...
- Curcumin/demethoxycurcumin/bisdemethoxycurcumin-containing supplementA mixture composed of curcuminoid phenols extracted from the plant Curcuma longa (turmeric root) with potent...
- Curcumin/doxorubicin-encapsulating nanoparticle IMX-110A water-soluble, nano-sized formulation composed of nanoparticles encapsulating the poorly water-soluble...
- Curcumin/green tea extract/Polygonum cuspidatum extract/soybean extract capsuleAn oral capsule containing curcumin, green tea extract, Polygonum cuspidatum extract, and soybean extract...
- Curcumin/polyphenols-containing botanical agent APG-157An orally bioavailable botanically-based formulation containing multiple polyphenols, including curcumin, the...
- CureTo heal or restore health; a treatment to restore health.
- CurettageRemoval of tissue with a curette (a spoon-shaped instrument with a sharp edge).
- CuretteA spoon-shaped instrument with a sharp edge.
- CusatuzumabA defucosylated, humanized IgG1 monoclonal antibody directed against the extracellular domain of the human...
- Cushing diseaseA condition in which there is too much cortisol (a hormone made by the outer layer of the adrenal gland) in...
- Cushing syndromeA condition in which there is too much cortisol (a hormone made by the outer layer of the adrenal gland) in...
- Custirsen sodiumA substance being studied in the treatment of cancer. It blocks the production of a protein called clusterin...
- Cut pointIn medicine, the test result values used to categorize certain types of laboratory findings as normal or...
- CutaneousHaving to do with the skin.
- Cutaneous breast cancerCancer that has spread from the breast to the skin.
- Cutaneous HPVA group of human papillomaviruses (HPV) that infect the cells on the surface of the skin and cause skin...
- Cutaneous human papillomavirusA group of human papillomaviruses (HPV) that infect the cells on the surface of the skin and cause skin...
- Cutaneous leiomyomaA benign (not cancer) tumor that forms in the muscle tissue around a hair follicle (the opening on the skin...
- Cutaneous lichen amyloidosisA chronic condition marked by the presence of itchy, reddish-brown, scaly, raised bumps on the skin. Over...
- Cutaneous squamous cell carcinomaCancer that begins in cells that form the epidermis (outer layer of the skin). It usually occurs on areas of...
- Cutaneous T-cell lymphomaA type of cancer that begins in T cells (a type of white blood cell) and affects the skin. There are several...
- CUX1 wt alleleHuman CUX1 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 7q22.1 and is approximately 468 kb in length. This...
- CVAIn medicine, a loss of blood flow to part of the brain, which damages brain tissue. CVAs are caused by blood...
- C-VISA BikDD:liposomeA formulation composed of DOTAP:cholesterol liposome nanoparticles complexed with the plasmid C-VISA BiKDD...
- CVPAn abbreviation for a chemotherapy combination used to treat slow-growing forms of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL)...
- CVP regimenAn abbreviation for a chemotherapy combination used to treat slow-growing forms of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL)...
- Cx43 agonistic monoclonal antibody ALMB-0168A humanized agonistic monoclonal antibody targeting connexin43 (Cx43; gap junction alpha-1 protein)...
- CXC chemokine receptor 2 antagonist AZD5069An orally bioavailable, selective and reversible antagonist of CXC chemokine receptor 2 (CXCR2), with...
- CXCR1/2 inhibitor RP72A small molecular weight protein and an inhibitor of CXC chemokine receptor types 1 (CXCR1) and 2 (CXCR2)...
- Cxcr1/2 inhibitor SX-682An orally bioavailable, selective and reversible antagonist of C-X-C motif chemokine receptors 1 (CXCR1) and...
- CXCR2 agonist MGTA-145An agonist of CXC chemokine receptor type 2 (CXCR2), with potential hematopoietic stem cell (HSC)...
- CXCR2 antagonist QBM076An orally available small molecule antagonist of the G protein-coupled receptor, C-X-C motif chemokine...
- CXCR2-transduced autologous tumor infiltrating lymphocytesA preparation of autologous tumor infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) that are transduced, ex vivo, with a...
- CXCR3/IL-12/TGFb1 inhibitor engineered oncolytic vaccinia Virus VET3-TGIAn oncolytic vaccinia virus (VV) genetically engineered to express C-X-C chemokine receptor type 3 (CXCR3)...
- CXCR4 antagonist BL-8040An orally bioavailable inhibitor of CXC Chemokine Receptor 4 (CXCR4) with potential antineoplastic activity...
- CXCR4 antagonist USL311An orally bioavailable inhibitor of C-X-C chemokine receptor type 4 (CXCR4), with potential antineoplastic...
- CXCR4 inhibitor GPC-100An inhibitor of C-X-C chemokine receptor type 4 (CXCR4), with potential hematopoietic stem cell...
- CXCR4 inhibitor Q-122An orally bioavailable inhibitor of CXCR4 with potential antineoplastic and antiviral activities. CXCR4...
- CXCR4 peptide antagonist LY2510924An inhibitor of CXC chemokine receptor 4 (CXCR4), with potential antineoplastic activity. Upon subcutaneous...
- CXCR4/E-selectin antagonist GMI-1359An antagonist of both the C-X-C chemokine receptor type 4 (CXCR4) and E-selectin (CD62E), with potential...
- CXCR4-modified anti-BCMA CAR T cellsA preparation of T lymphocytes that have been genetically engineered to express a chimeric antigen receptor...
- CyanocobalaminA nutrient in the vitamin B complex that the body needs in small amounts to function and stay healthy...
- Cyanocobalamin/dexamethasone/gentamicin/procaine formulationA quadruple mixture composed of the corticosteroid dexamethasone, the aminoglycoside antibiotic gentamicin...
- Cyanogenic glucosideA plant compound that contains sugar and produces cyanide.
- CyanosisBlue-colored skin caused by too little oxygen in the blood.
- CYC116A substance being studied in the treatment of some types of cancer. It blocks certain enzymes involved in...
- Cycle of treatmentA period of treatment followed by a period of rest (no treatment) that is repeated on a regular schedule. For...
- Cyclic neutropeniaA chronic condition that affects neutrophils (a type of white blood cell). In cyclic neutropenia, the number...
- Cyclin A/B RxL inhibitor CID-078An orally bioavailable macrocycle inhibitor of cyclin A and B RxL, with potential antineoplastic activity...
- Cyclin B1 peptide-pulsed autologous dendritic cell vaccineA cell-based cancer vaccine comprised of autologous dendritic cells (DCs) pulsed with cyclin B1 peptide, with...
- cyclin-D1A protein that helps control cell division. It is found in higher than normal amounts in several types of...
- Cyclin-dependent kinase 4 inhibitorAny agent that inhibits the serine/threonine kinase cyclin-dependent kinase 4 (CDK4).
- Cyclin-dependent kinase 6 inhibitorAny agent that inhibits the serine/threonine kinase cyclin-dependent kinase 6 (CDK6).
- Cyclin-dependent kinase 8/19 inhibitor BCD 115An orally bioavailable inhibitor of cyclin dependent kinases 8 and 19 (CDK8/19), with potential...
- Cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor PF-06873600An orally bioavailable, cyclin-dependent kinase (CDK) inhibitor, with potential antineoplastic activity. Upon...
- Cyclobenzaprine hydrochlorideA centrally acting muscle relaxant, chemically similar to amitriptyline hydrochloride with antidepressant...
- CycloleucineA non-metabolizable synthetic amino acid, formed through the cyclization of the amino acid leucine, with...
- Cyclooxygenase inhibitorCOX inhibitor. A type of drug that is used to treat inflammation and pain, and is being studied in the...
- cyclooxygenase-2An enzyme that speeds up the formation of substances that cause inflammation and pain. It may also cause...
- cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitorA nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug used to relieve pain and inflammation. Cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitors are...
- Cyclopentenyl cytosineA pro-drug carbocyclic analogue of cytidine with antineoplastic and antiviral activities. Cyclopentenyl...
- CyclophosphamideA drug used to treat many types of cancer and a certain type of kidney disease in children. Cyclophosphamide...
- CycloserineAn analogue of the amino acid D-alanine with broad-spectrum antibiotic and glycinergic activities...
- CyclosporineA drug used to help reduce the risk of rejection of organ and bone marrow transplants by the body. It is also...
- Cyclosporine ophthalmic emulsionAn topical ophthalmic formulation containing cyclosporine, an undecapeptide produced by the fungus Beauveria...
- CYL-02 plasmid DNAA gene transfer preparation of a plasmid DNA encoding mouse somatostatin receptor subtype 2 (sst2) and a...
- CYLD geneA gene that makes a protein involved in controlling cell growth, cell division, and a type of cell death...
- CymbaltaA drug used to treat depression and peripheral neuropathy (pain, numbness, tingling, burning, or weakness in...
- CYP11A1 inhibitor ACE-232An orally bioavailable inhibitor of the enzyme cytochrome 450 side-chain cleavage (scc) (CYP11A1; P450 11A1)...
- CYP11A1 inhibitor INV-9956An orally bioavailable inhibitor of the enzyme cytochrome 450 side-chain cleavage (scc) (CYP11A1; P450 11A1)...
- CYP11A1 inhibitor ODM-209An orally bioavailable inhibitor of the enzyme cytochrome 450 side-chain cleavage (scc)(CYP11A1), with...
- CYP17 lyase inhibitor ASN001An orally available non-steroidal, lyase-selective inhibitor of the steroid 17-alpha-hydroxylase/C17,20 lyase...
- CYP17/androgen receptor inhibitor ODM 204An orally available inhibitor of both the steroid 17-alpha-hydroxylase/C17,20 lyase (CYP17A1 or CYP17) and...
- CYP17/CYP11B2 inhibitor LAE001An orally bioavailable, non-steroidal, potent, reversible, dual inhibitor of cytochrome P450 17 (CYP17 or...
- CYP3A4 substrateAny substance that is metabolized by cytochrome P450 3A4.
- CyproheptadineA drug that is used to treat asthma, allergies, and colds, and to relieve itching caused by certain skin...
- Cyproheptadine hydrochlorideThe hydrochloride salt of a synthetic methyl-piperidine derivative with antihistaminic and...
- Cyproterone acetateA synthetic hormone being studied for treatment of hot flashes in men with prostate cancer who have had both...
- CyramzaA drug that binds to the protein vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) to help keep new blood vessels...
- CystA closed, sac-like pocket of tissue that can form anywhere in the body. It may be filled with fluid, air...
- CystectomySurgery to remove all or part of the bladder (the organ that holds urine) or to remove a cyst (a sac or...
- Cysteine-rich non-denatured whey protein isolate IMN1207A biologically active, cysteine-rich, undenatured, bovine whey-based protein isolate with potential...
- CystemustineA chloroethylating nitrosourea that causes DNA cross-linking, inhibiting DNA replication. (NCI)
- Cystic ductA tube that carries bile from the gall bladder. It joins the common hepatic duct to form the common bile...
- Cystic fibrosisA common hereditary disease in which exocrine (secretory) glands produce abnormally thick mucus. This mucus...
- Cystic nephromaA rare, benign (not cancer) kidney tumor made up of fluid-filled cysts. Cystic nephroma can occur in one or...
- CystitisInflammation of the lining of the bladder. Symptoms include pain and a burning feeling while urinating, blood...
- CystoprostatectomySurgery to remove the bladder and the prostate. The seminal vesicles and nearby lymph nodes may also be...
- Cystosarcoma phyllodes of the breastA rare tumor that usually forms in the connective tissue of the breast. Cystosarcoma phyllodes of the breasts...
- CystoscopeA thin, tube-like instrument used to look inside the bladder and urethra. A cystoscope has a light and a lens...
- CystoscopyExamination of the bladder and urethra using a cystoscope, inserted into the urethra. A cystoscope is a thin...
- CystourethrectomySurgery to remove the bladder (the organ that holds urine) and urethra (the tube through which urine leaves...
- Cytadine analogue RX-3117An orally available small molecule and nucleoside antimetabolite with potential antineoplastic activity. Upon...
- CytarabineA drug used with other drugs to treat adults and children with acute myeloid leukemia and to prevent and...
- Cytarabine liposomeA liposomal intrathecal formulation of the antimetabolite cytarabine. As an S-phase-specific antimetabolite...
- Cytarabine monophosphate prodrug MB07133A prodrug of the monophosphate (MP) form of the antimetabolite cytarabine (araCMP), an analogue of cytidine...
- CytembenaA cytostatic agent that interferes with DNA synthesis.
- CytochlorA substance being studied in the treatment of cancer that has spread to the brain. It has also been studied...
- Cytochrome P450 enzyme systemA group of enzymes involved in drug metabolism and found in high levels in the liver. These enzymes change...
- Cytogenetic analysisThe process of analyzing cells in a sample of tissue, blood, bone marrow, or amniotic fluid to look for...
- CytogeneticsThe study of chromosomes, which are long strands of DNA and protein that contain most of the genetic...
- CytokeratinA type of protein found on epithelial cells, which line the inside and outside surfaces of the body...
- CytokineA type of protein that is made by certain immune and non-immune cells and has an effect on the immune system...
- Cytokine release syndromeA condition that may occur after treatment with some types of immunotherapy, such as monoclonal antibodies...
- Cytokine stormA severe immune reaction in which the body releases too many cytokines into the blood too quickly. Cytokines...
- Cytokine therapyTreatment that uses cytokines (substances made by immune cells) to help the body fight cancer, infection, or...
- Cytokine-based biologic agent IRX-2A cell-free mixture comprised of a variety of naturally-derived cytokines obtained from normal, unrelated...
- Cytokine-induced killer cellsA preparation of cytokine-induced killer (CIK) cells, with potential immunopotentiating and antineoplastic...
- Cytokine-treated veto cellsA preparation of activated veto cells, with potential immunostimulating and antineoplastic activities. White...
- CytologyThe study of cells using a microscope.
- CytomegalovirusA virus that may be carried in an inactive state for life by healthy individuals. It is a cause of severe...
- Cytomegalovirus IE-1-specific cytotoxic T lymphocytesCytotoxic T-lymphocytes (CTLs), specifically reactive to the cytomegalovirus (CMV) immediate early-1 (IE-1)...
- Cytomegalovirus pp65-specific cytotoxic T lymphocytesCytotoxic T lymphocytes (CTLs) specifically reactive to the cytomegalovirus (CMV) phosphoprotein pp65 with...
- CytomelA drug that is used to treat certain thyroid (a gland located near the voice box) conditions. It is also...
- CytopeniaA condition in which there is a lower-than-normal number of blood cells.
- CytoplasmThe fluid inside a cell but outside the cell's nucleus. Most chemical reactions in a cell take place in the...
- CytosineA chemical compound that is used to make one of the building blocks of DNA and RNA. It is a type of...
- CytoskeletonThe large network consisting of protein fibers and other molecules that gives shape and structure to cells in...
- Cytostatic agentA substance that slows or stops the growth of cells, including cancer cells, without killing them. These...
- Cytotoxic agentA substance that kills cells, including cancer cells. These agents may stop cancer cells from dividing and...
- Cytotoxic agent-LAT1 substrate QBS10072SA blood-brain-barrier (BBB) penetrative agent composed of a cytotoxic chemotherapeutic domain, tertiary...
- Cytotoxic chemotherapyAnticancer drugs that kill cells, especially cancer cells.
- Cytotoxic T cellA type of immune cell that can kill certain cells, including foreign cells, cancer cells, and cells infected...
- Cytotoxic T lymphocyteA type of immune cell that can kill certain cells, including foreign cells, cancer cells, and cells infected...
- CytotoxinA substance that can kill cells.
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