Oncology and biomedicine terminology · MLC-0111

Oncology and biomedicine terms: E (774)

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• E. coli CD-expressing genetically modified neural stem cellsGenetically-modified neural stem cells (NSCs) transfected with the Escherichia coli (E. coli) suicidal gene...
• E-101 solutionAn oxidant-generating coupled-enzyme system-based, topical solution comprised of two enzymes, Aspergillus...
• E2F1 pathway activator ARQ 171A second-generation E2F1 pathway activator with potential antineoplastic activity. ARQ 171 induces the...
• E7070A substance that is being studied in the treatment of cancer. It belongs to the family of drugs called...
• E7389A drug used to treat certain types of breast cancer and liposarcoma (a type of soft tissue sarcoma) that have...
• ear acupunctureA type of acupuncture in which thin needles are inserted at specific points on the outer ear to control pain...
• early diagnosisThe identification of a disease or condition, such as cancer, as soon as the first signs and symptoms appear...
• early menopauseA condition in which the ovaries stop working and menstrual periods stop before age 40. This can cause...
• early-stage breast cancerBreast cancer that has not spread beyond the breast or the axillary lymph nodes. This includes ductal...
• early-stage cancerA term used to describe cancer that is early in its growth, and may not have spread to other parts of the...
• East Indian sandalwood oil creamA cream containing an essential oil derived from the East Indian sandalwood tree (Santalum album), containing...
• East Indian sandalwood oil mouth rinseA mouth rinse containing 0.25% East Indian sandalwood oil, which is derived from the heartwood of Santalum...
• Eastern red cedarA type of evergreen tree with hard fragrant wood that is a member of the cypress family. The oil from the...
• EBMA systematic approach to medicine in which doctors and other health care professionals use the best available...
• EBNA-1 inhibitor VK-2019An orally available, small molecule inhibitor of Epstein-Barr nuclear antigen 1 (EBNA-1) with potential...
• EBP inhibitor DSP-0390An orally bioavailable inhibitor of emopamil-binding protein (EBP), with potential antineoplastic activity...
• EBS-DMA rare, inherited disorder in which many clusters of blisters form all over the body, especially on the face...
• ebselen-containing oral capsule SPI-1005An oral capsule containing a proprietary formulation of the organoselenium compound ebselen, with potential...
• EBVA common virus that remains dormant in most people. EBV causes infectious mononucleosis and has been...
• EBV LMP-2A-specific autologous CD8+ T cellsA preparation of autologous cytotoxic T lymphocytes (CTLs) that are specifically reactive to Epstein-Barr...
• ecchymosisA small bruise caused by blood leaking from broken blood vessels into the tissues of the skin or mucous...
• eccrine glandA type of simple sweat gland that is found in almost all regions of the skin. These glands produce sweat that...
• ECDA very rare disorder in which too many histiocytes (a type of white blood cell) build up in certain tissues...
• ECGA line graph that shows changes in the electrical activity of the heart over time. It is made by an...
• echinaceaAn herb native to North America that has been used to prevent and treat the common cold and other respiratory...
• echinomycinA polypeptide quinoxaline antineoplastic antibiotic isolated from the bacterium Streptomyces echinatus...
• echocardiogramA computer picture of the heart created by bouncing high-energy sound waves (ultrasound) off internal tissues...
• echocardiographyA procedure that uses high-energy sound waves (ultrasound) to look at tissues and organs inside the chest...
• e-cigaretteA device that has the shape of a cigarette, cigar, or pen and does not contain tobacco. It uses a battery and...
• ECMA large network of proteins and other molecules that surround, support, and give structure to cells and...
• ecologic studyA study that compares large groups of people instead of individuals for differences in things such as cancer...
• ecological studyA study that compares large groups of people instead of individuals for differences in things such as cancer...
• economic burdenIn medicine, a term used to describe problems a patient has related to the cost of medical care. Not having...
• economic hardshipIn medicine, a term used to describe problems a patient has related to the cost of medical care. Not having...
• ecromeximabA low-fucose, human-mouse chimeric IgG1 monoclonal antibody directed against the ganglioside GD3, a surface...
• ECTA treatment for severe depression and certain mental disorders. A brief seizure is induced by giving...
• ECT-001 expanded cord bloodA preparation of umbilical cord blood (UCB) co-cultured and expanded in an optimized culture system with a...
• ECT204 transgene-transduced autologous T cells ECT204A preparation of autologous human T lymphocytes transduced with a lentiviral vector expressing the ECT204...
• ecteinascidinA drug used to treat liposarcoma and leiomyosarcoma (types of soft tissue sarcoma) that cannot be removed by...
• ectocervixThe outer part of the cervix that opens into the vagina. The ectocervix is lined with squamous cells (thin...
• ectoine mouthwashA mouthwash consisting of the natural bacteria-derived tetrahydropyrimidine and extremolyte ectoine, with...
• ectomesenchymomaA rare, fast-growing tumor of the nervous system or soft tissue that occurs in children and young adults...
• ectopic pregnancyA condition in which a fertilized egg grows outside of the uterus, usually in one of the fallopian tubes...
• eculizumabA drug used to prevent red blood cells from being destroyed in patients with a rare red blood cell disorder...
• eczemaA group of conditions in which the skin becomes inflamed, forms blisters, and becomes crusty, thick, and...
• edatrexateAn anticancer drug that belongs to a family of drugs called antimetabolites.
• EDB-FN-targeting gadolinium-based contrast agent MT218A contrast agent composed of a peptide of seven amino acids targeting the extradomain B (EDB) of fibronectin...
• edemaSwelling caused by excess fluid in body tissues.
• edetic acidA chemical that binds certain metal ions, such as calcium, magnesium, lead, and iron. It is used in medicine...
• edotecarinA substance being studied in the treatment of cancer. It is a type of topoisomerase I inhibitor. Also called...
• edoxabanAn orally active inhibitor of coagulation factor Xa (activated factor X) with anticoagulant activity...
• edoxaban tosylateThe tosylate salt form of edoxaban, an orally active inhibitor of coagulation factor Xa (activated factor X)...
• EdralbrutinibAn orally available irreversible inhibitor of Bruton's tyrosine kinase (BTK; Bruton agammaglobulinemia...
• edrecolomabA type of monoclonal antibody used in cancer detection or therapy. Monoclonal antibodies are...
• EDTAA chemical that binds certain metal ions, such as calcium, magnesium, lead, and iron. It is used in medicine...
• Edwards syndromeA genetic disorder caused by having an extra chromosome 18 in some or all of the body’s cells. Edwards...
• EED inhibitor APG-5918An orally bioavailable, small molecule, allosteric inhibitor of the polycomb repressive complex 2 (PRC2)...
• EED inhibitor BR1733An orally bioavailable inhibitor of the polycomb repressive complex 2 (PRC2) component embryonic ectoderm...
• EED inhibitor MAK683An inhibitor of embryonic ectoderm development protein (EED) and allosteric inhibitor of polycomb repressive...
• EEGA recording of electrical activity in the brain. It is made by placing electrodes on the scalp (the skin...
• EEG biofeedbackA treatment being studied to improve brain function in certain brain disorders and in patients treated with...
• EF5A drug that is used to plan cancer treatment by measuring oxygen levels in tumor cells.
• efalizumabA humanized IgG1 monoclonal antibody directed against CD11a, the alpha subunit of human...
• efanesoctocog alfaA recombinant fusion protein comprising a single chain B-domain deleted (BDD) analog of human antihemophilic...
• efaproxiralA substance being studied in the treatment of brain tumors and some other types of cancer. It increases the...
• efatutazone dihydrochlorideThe dihydrochloride salt of efatutazone, an orally bioavailable agonist of peroxisome proliferator-activated...
• efavirenzA drug used with other drugs to treat infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). It blocks HIV...
• efavirenz/emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarateA fixed combination of efavirenz, a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase (RT) inhibitor (NNRTI)...
• efbemalenograstim alfaA recombinant dimeric fusion peptide of the human granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF; filgrastim)...
• effective radiation doseAn estimate of the overall risk of potential harm from exposure to ionizing radiation. Ionizing radiation can...
• effector cellA cell that performs a specific function in response to a stimulus; usually used to describe cells in the...
• EffexorA drug used to treat depression and certain anxiety disorders. It may also be used to treat hot flashes in...
• efficacyEffectiveness. In medicine, the ability of an intervention (for example, a drug or surgery) to produce the...
• effusionAn abnormal collection of fluid in hollow spaces or between tissues of the body. For example, a pleural...
• efgartigimod alfaA human immunoglobulin G1 (IgG1)-derived Fc fragment that targets the neonatal Fc receptor (FcRn), with...
• efgivanermin alfaA homogenous hexameric agonist fusion protein composed of the extracellular domain (ECD) of the T-cell...
• efineptakin alfaA long-acting immunoglobulin (Ig) fusion protein composed of a recombinant form of the endogenous human...
• efizonerimodAn agonistic monoclonal antibody against receptor OX40 (CD134), with potential immunostimulatory activity...
• eflapegrastimA long-acting, recombinant analog of the endogenous human granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) with...
• eflornithineA difluoromethylated ornithine compound with antineoplastic activity. Eflornithine irreversibly inhibits...
• eflornithine hydrochlorideA drug used to reduce the risk of relapse in adults and children with high-risk neuroblastoma that has gotten...
• eflornithine hydrochloride ointmentAn ointment formulation of the hydrochloride salt of an ornithine decarboxylase (ODC) inhibitor with...
• efmarodocokin alfaA recombinant fusion protein consisting of human cytokine interleukin (IL) 22 (IL-22) fused to the Fc portion...
• efocipegtrutideA long-acting glucagon/gastric inhibitory peptide (GIP)/glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) triple receptor...
• EFSIn cancer, the length of time after primary treatment for a cancer ends that the patient remains free of...
• EFS-ADA lentiviral vector-transduced CD34-positive autologous lymphocytesA preparation of autologous, CD34-positive stem/progenitor cells transduced with a lentrivral vector encoding...
• eftilagimod alphaA T-cell immunostimulatory factor, derived from the soluble form of the lymphocyte-activation gene 3 (LAG-3)...
• eftozanermin alfaA fusion protein composed of a tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-related apoptosis-inducing ligand (TRAIL) receptor...
• EFTsA group of cancers that includes Ewing tumor of bone (ETB or Ewing sarcoma of bone), extraosseous Ewing (EOE)...
• EfudexA drug that contains the active ingredient fluorouracil and is used as a cream to treat actinic keratosis (a...
• Eg5 kinesin-related motor protein inhibitor 4SC-205A small-molecule inhibitor of the human kinesin-related motor protein Eg5 with potential antineoplastic...
• Eg5 kinesin-related motor protein inhibitor ARQ 621A small-molecule inhibitor of the kinesin-related motor protein Eg5 with potential antineoplastic activity...
• egaptivon pegolAn optimized, second-generation, PEGylated aptamer with antithrombotic property. Egaptivon pegol blocks the...
• EGb761A substance that is being studied in the prevention of cognitive dysfunction (slowed ability to think...
• EGCGA substance found in green tea. It is being studied in the prevention of cancer and some other diseases. It...
• EGDA procedure in which an endoscope is passed through the mouth and down the throat into esophagus, stomach...
• EGFA protein made by many cells in the body and by some types of tumors. It causes cells to grow and...
• EGF vaccine EGF-PTIA cancer vaccine containing epidermal growth factor (EGF), with immunomodulating and antineoplastic...
• EGFRA protein found on certain types of cells that binds to a substance called epidermal growth factor. The EGFR...
• EGFR antagonist Hemay022An orally available, irreversible inhibitor of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), with potential...
• EGFR antisense DNAA synthetic sequence of DNA constructed in the antisense orientation to a sequence of DNA in epidermal growth...
• EGFR antisense DNA BB-401A recombinant, plasmid DNA expression vector encoding a 39 nucleotide (nt) short hairpin RNA (shRNA) specific...
• EGFR CAR-CD3zeta-4-1BB-expressing autologous T-lymphocytesAutologous human T-lymphocytes transduced with a retroviral vector encoding an anti-epidermal growth factor...
• EGFR exon 20 inhibitorAny agent that inhibits the activity of the tyrosine kinase epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) exon 20.
• EGFR exon 20 insertion inhibitor BLU-451An orally bioavailable, central nervous system (CNS) penetrating, mutant-selective covalent inhibitor of...
• EGFR geneA gene that makes a protein that is involved in cell growth and cell survival. Mutated (changed) forms of the...
• EGFR inhibitorA substance that blocks the activity of a protein called epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR). EGFR is...
• EGFR inhibitor ASP8273An orally available, irreversible, third-generation, mutant-selective, epidermal growth factor receptor...
• EGFR inhibitor AZD3759An orally available inhibitor of the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), with potential antineoplastic...
• EGFR inhibitor EGF816An orally available, irreversible, third-generation, mutant-selective epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR)...
• EGFR inhibitor ERAS-801An orally bioavailable, central nervous system (CNS) penetrating inhibitor of epidermal growth factor...
• EGFR inhibitor JIN-A02An orally bioavailable, mutant-selective, fourth-generation epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR)...
• EGFR inhibitor NRC-2694An orally bioavailable, small-molecule inhibitor of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), with potential...
• EGFR inhibitor NRC-2694 dihydrochlorideThe dihydrochloride salt form of NRC-2694, an orally bioavailable, small-molecule inhibitor of epidermal...
• EGFR inhibitor NRC-2694 hydrochlorideThe monohydrochloride salt form of NRC-2694, an orally bioavailable, small-molecule inhibitor of epidermal...
• EGFR inhibitor TY-9591An orally available inhibitor of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), including activating mutations...
• EGFR inhibitor WJ13404An orally bioavailable, fourth-generation epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) inhibitor, with potential...
• EGFR inhibitor XZP-5809 tartrateThe tartrate salt form of XZP-5809, an orally bioavailable third-generation inhibitor of certain epidermal...
• EGFR mutant-selective inhibitor BBT-176A fourth-generation, orally bioavailable, mutant-selective, epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR)...
• EGFR mutant-selective inhibitor BLU-701An orally bioavailable, mutant-selective, fourth-generation epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR)...
• EGFR mutant-selective inhibitor BLU-945A fourth-generation, orally bioavailable, mutant-selective, epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR)...
• EGFR mutant-selective inhibitor BPI-361175An orally bioavailable, mutant-selective, fourth-generation epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR)...
• EGFR mutant-selective inhibitor FWD1509 MsOHThe methanesulfonic acid salt form of FWD1509, an orally bioavailable, irreversible, small molecule...
• EGFR mutant-selective inhibitor HS-10375An orally bioavailable, mutant-selective, fourth-generation epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR)...
• EGFR mutant-selective inhibitor NX-019An orally bioavailable, central nervous system (CNS)-penetrating, mutant-selective epidermal growth factor...
• EGFR mutant-selective inhibitor QLH11811An orally bioavailable, mutant-selective, fourth-generation epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR)...
• EGFR mutant-selective inhibitor TQB3804A fourth-generation, orally bioavailable, mutant-selective, epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR)...
• EGFR mutant-selective inhibitor TRX-221An orally bioavailable, mutant-selective, fourth-generation epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR)...
• EGFR mutant-selective inhibitor WZ4002An inhibitor of the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutant form T790M, with potential antineoplastic...
• EGFR mutant-specific inhibitor BPI-7711An orally available third-generation and selective inhibitor of certain epidermal growth factor receptor...
• EGFR mutant-specific inhibitor CK-101An orally available third-generation and selective inhibitor of certain epidermal growth factor receptor...
• EGFR mutant-specific inhibitor DZD6008An orally available, blood-brain-barrier (BBB) penetrant, mutant-specific inhibitor of the receptor tyrosine...
• EGFR mutant-specific inhibitor ZN-e4An orally available selective inhibitor of certain epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) activating...
• EGFR T790M antagonist BPI-15086An orally available inhibitor of the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutant form T790M, with...
• EGFR T790M inhibitor PF-06747775An orally available inhibitor of the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutant form T790M, with...
• EGFR tri-specific natural killer cell engager DF9001A tri-specific natural killer (NK) cell engager targeting epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), with...
• EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitorA substance that blocks the activity of a protein called epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR). EGFR is...
• EGFRBi-armed autologous activated T cellsAutologous activated T cells, loaded with a bispecific antibody produced by heteroconjugation of anti-CD3 and...
• EGFR/CD3-targeting T-cell engaging molecule TAK-186A T-cell engaging bispecific antibody and Conditional Bispecific Redirected Activation (COBRA) protein...
• EGFR/EGFRvIII inhibitor CM93An orally bioavailable, blood-brain-barrier (BBB) penetrable, third-generation, covalent inhibitor of...
• EGFR/EGFRvIII inhibitor WSD0922-FUA blood-brain-barrier (BBB) penetrable selective inhibitor of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) and...
• EGFR/FLT3/Abl inhibitor SKLB1028An orally available inhibitor of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), FMS-related tyrosine kinase 3...
• EGFR/HER2 inhibitor AV-412A second-generation, orally bioavailable dual kinase inhibitor with potential antineoplastic activity...
• EGFR/HER2 inhibitor TAS2940An orally bioavailable, small molecule inhibitor of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) and human...
• EGFR/HER2 kinase inhibitor TAK-285An orally bioavailable, small molecule and dual kinase inhibitor of human epidermal growth factor receptors 1...
• EGFR/HER2 mutant-selective inhibitor BH-30643An orally bioavailable, mutant-selective, reversible macrocyclic inhibitor of human epidermal growth factor...
• EGFR/HER2 mutant-selective inhibitor HS-10376An orally bioavailable, mutant-selective, dual kinase inhibitor of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR)...
• EGFR/HER2 mutant-selective inhibitor STX-721An orally bioavailable, mutant-selective, small molecule inhibitor of human epidermal growth factor receptor...
• EGFRt/19-28z/IL-12 CAR T lymphocytesA preparation of T lymphocytes that have been genetically modified to express a chimeric antigen receptor...
• EGFR-targeted IL-2/IL-10 dual cytokine fusion protein DK210 (EGFR)A dual cytokine fusion protein comprised of high-affinity interleukin-10 (IL-10), fused to a single chain...
• EGFR-targeting agentAny agent that targets the human epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR).
• EGFR/TGFb fusion monoclonal antibody BCA101A bifunctional monoclonal antibody targeting both the receptor tyrosine kinase epidermal growth factor...
• EGFR/VEGFR/RET inhibitor HA121-28An orally available inhibitor of the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), the proto-oncogene receptor...
• egg bankingThe process of freezing one or more unfertilized eggs (eggs that have not been combined with sperm) to save...
• egg cryopreservationThe process of freezing one or more unfertilized eggs (eggs that have not been combined with sperm) to save...
• egg freezingThe process of freezing one or more unfertilized eggs (eggs that have not been combined with sperm) to save...
• eggplant peel extract creamA cream containing an extract from the skin of the vegetable Solanum melongena (eggplant; S. melongena...
• eHealthThe use of digital technology, such as computers, mobile devices, and the Internet, to deliver and manage...
• EHRAn electronic (digital) collection of medical information about a person that is stored on a computer. An EHR...
• eicosapentaenoic acidAn essential, polyunsaturated, 20-carbon omega-3 fatty acid with anti-inflammatory and potential...
• eicosapentaenoic acid monoacylglycerideAn eicosapentaenoic acid derivative with potential antineoplastic activities. Upon oral administration...
• eicosapentaenoic acid-enriched nutritional supplementA nutritional supplement enriched with eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), which is an essential, polyunsaturated...
• eIF4E antisense oligonucleotide ISIS 183750A second-generation antisense oligonucleotide targeting the eukaryotic translation initiation factor 4E...
• eiletoclaxAn orally bioavailable inhibitor of the anti-apoptotic protein B-cell lymphoma 2 (Bcl-2), with potential...
• ejaculationThe release of semen through the penis during orgasm.
• EKB-569A substance being studied in the treatment of some types of cancer. It blocks the action of certain proteins...
• EKGA line graph that shows changes in the electrical activity of the heart over time. It is made by an...
• Eklund displacement viewsA procedure used to do a mammogram (x-ray of the breasts) in women with breast implants. The implant is...
• Eklund viewsA procedure used to do a mammogram (x-ray of the breasts) in women with breast implants. The implant is...
• elacestrant dihydrochlorideA drug used to treat postmenopausal women and adult men with estrogen receptor-positive, HER2-negative breast...
• elacestrant hydrochlorideThe hydrochloride salt form of elacestrant, an orally available, selective estrogen receptor degrader (SERD)...
• ElacytA drug used to treat advanced acute myeloid leukemia (AML). It is a form of the anticancer drug cytarabine...
• elacytarabineA drug used to treat advanced acute myeloid leukemia (AML). It is a form of the anticancer drug cytarabine...
• elagolixAn orally bioavailable, second-generation, non-peptide based, small molecule compound and selective...
• ElahereA drug used to treat adults with folate receptor alpha-positive ovarian epithelial, fallopian tube, or...
• ElapegademaseA recombinant form of the enzyme adenosine deaminase (rADA), based on the bovine amino acid sequence and...
• elasomeranA vaccine consisting of a lipid nanoparticle (LNP) encapsulating a messenger RNA (mRNA) encoding the...
• elbasvir/grazoprevirA fixed dose combination of elbasvir, an inhibitor of the hepatitis C virus (HCV) non-structural protein 5A...
• electroacupunctureA procedure in which pulses of weak electrical current are sent through acupuncture needles into acupuncture...
• electrocardiogramA line graph that shows changes in the electrical activity of the heart over time. It is made by an...
• electrocauteryA procedure that uses heat from an electric current to destroy abnormal tissue, such as a tumor or other...
• electrocoagulationA procedure that uses heat from an electric current to destroy abnormal tissue, such as a tumor or other...
• electroconvulsive therapyA treatment for severe depression and certain mental disorders. A brief seizure is induced by giving...
• electrodeIn medicine, a device such as a small metal plate or needle that carries electricity from an instrument to a...
• electrodermal responseA change in the heat and electricity passed through the skin by nerves and sweat. Electrodermal response...
• electrodesiccationThe drying of tissue by a high-frequency electric current applied with a needle-shaped electrode.
• electrodiathermyA procedure in which tissue is heated to destroy abnormal cells. The heat may come from electric currents...
• electroencephalogramA recording of electrical activity in the brain. It is made by placing electrodes on the scalp (the skin...
• electrofulgurationA procedure that uses heat from an electric current to destroy abnormal tissue, such as a tumor or other...
• electrokinetically modified waterOrally available, nanobubble-based, electrokinetically modified water (EMW) composed of reverse osmosis water...
• electrolarynxA battery-operated device that makes a humming sound. It is used to help a person talk after removal of the...
• electrolyteA substance that breaks up into ions (particles with electrical charges) when it is dissolved in water or...
• electrolyte-free parenteral nutrition emulsionAn electrolyte-free emulsion for infusion consisting of a three chamber bag system containing glucose, amino...
• electromagnetic fieldAn area of electric and magnetic forces caused by electromagnetic radiation. Researchers are studying whether...
• electromagnetic radiationRadiation that has both electric and magnetic fields and travels in waves. It comes from natural and man-made...
• electromagnetic spectrumThe complete range of all types of radiation that has both electric and magnetic fields and travels in waves...
• electronA small particle with a negative charge that is found in all atoms. Streams of electrons made by special...
• electron beamA stream of electrons (small negatively charged particles found in atoms) that can be used for radiation...
• electron microscopeA microscope (device used to magnify small objects) that uses electrons (instead of light) to produce an...
• electronic cigaretteA device that has the shape of a cigarette, cigar, or pen and does not contain tobacco. It uses a battery and...
• electronic health recordAn electronic (digital) collection of medical information about a person that is stored on a computer. An...
• electronic medical recordAn electronic (digital) collection of medical information about a person that is stored on a computer. An...
• electrophoresisA laboratory technique that uses an electric current to separate substances, such as proteins or nucleic...
• electroporation therapyTreatment that generates electrical pulses through an electrode placed in a tumor to enhance the ability of...
• electroshock therapyA treatment for severe depression and certain mental disorders. A brief seizure is induced by giving...
• electrosurgeryA procedure that uses an electric current to cut, remove, or destroy tissue and control bleeding. The current...
• elementA basic part of a whole. In chemistry, refers to a simple substance that cannot be broken down into smaller...
• elenestinibAn orally bioavailable protein tyrosine kinase inhibitor of the mutated form of the tumor-associated antigen...
• elesclomolA small-molecule bis(thio-hydrazide amide) with oxidative stress induction, pro-apoptotic, and potential...
• elesclomol sodiumA drug used in the treatment of skin cancer that has spread. It is also being studied in the treatment of...
• ELF-EMFA type of very low-energy radiation that travels in long waves. Although there have been health concerns, it...
• EligardA drug used under the brand names Eligard and Lupron Depot to treat prostate cancer and under the brand name...
• eligibility criteriaIn clinical trials, requirements that must be met for a person to be included in a trial. These requirements...
• eliglustatA ceramide analog and an orally bioavailable inhibitor of glucosylceramide synthase (GCS; ceramide...
• elimusertibAn orally available ataxia telangiectasia and Rad3-related (ATR)-specific kinase inhibitor, with potential...
• elinzanetantAn orally bioavailable neurokinin/tachykinin 1 receptor (NK1-receptor; NK1R; NK-1R) and NK3 receptor (NK-3R...
• elironrasibAn orally bioavailable, covalent inhibitor of the active, guanosine triphosphate (GTP)-bound form of the...
• ELISAA laboratory technique that uses antibodies linked to enzymes to detect and measure the amount of a substance...
• elisidepsinA marine-derived, synthetic cyclic depsipeptide with potential antineoplastic activity. Elisidepsin is a...
• elisrasibAn orally bioavailable inhibitor of the oncogenic KRAS substitution mutation G12C, with potential...
• ElitekA drug used to treat high levels of uric acid in the blood of adults and children with leukemia, lymphoma, or...
• ellagic acid/Annona muricata supplementA nutritional supplement containing the phytochemical polyphenol, ellagic acid, and an extract of Annona...
• EllenceA drug used with other drugs to treat breast cancer that was removed by surgery and has spread to the lymph...
• elliptinium acetateAcetate salt of elliptinium, a derivative of the alkaloid ellipticine isolated from species of the plant...
• EloconA drug that is used in a cream to treat certain skin conditions and in a nasal spray to treat sinus problems...
• elotuzumabA drug used with dexamethasone and either lenalidomide or pomalidomide to treat adults with multiple myeloma...
• EloxatinA drug used with other drugs to treat stage III colon cancer that was removed by surgery and colorectal...
• elraglusibA maleimide-based, small molecule inhibitor of glycogen synthase kinase-3 (GSK-3; serine/threonine-protein...
• elranatamabA drug used to treat adults with multiple myeloma that came back or did not get better after treatment with...
• elranatamab-bcmmA bispecific monoclonal antibody against human CD3, a T-cell surface antigen, and human B-cell maturation...
• ElrexfioA drug used to treat adults with multiple myeloma that came back or did not get better after treatment with...
• elsamitrucinA heterocyclic antineoplastic antibiotic isolated from the bacterium Actinomycete strain J907-21...
• elsiglutideA synthetic glucagon-like peptide-2 (GLP-2) analogue with potential antidiarrheal and intestinotrophic...
• ElsparA drug that is used to treat acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and is being studied in the treatment of some...
• eltanexorAn orally bioavailable inhibitor of exportin-1 (XPO1; chromosome region maintenance 1 protein homolog; CRM1)...
• eltrapuldencel-TA therapeutic melanoma vaccine consisting of autologous dendritic cells (DCs) pulsed with antigens from...
• eltrombopag olamineA drug used to treat thrombocytopenia (a low blood platelet count) in adults and children with chronic immune...
• eluvixtamabA proprietary recombinant bispecific T-cell engager (BiTE) antibody composed of two single-chain variable...
• ElzonrisA drug used to treat adults and children aged 2 years and older with a rare blood cancer called blastic...
• elzovantinibAn orally bioavailable, multi-targeted kinase inhibitor with potential antineoplastic activity. Upon oral...
• EM-1421A substance being studied in the treatment of cancer. It blocks proteins needed for cancer growth. It is a...
• emactuzumabA humanized monoclonal antibody directed against the tyrosine kinase receptor colony stimulating factor 1...
• emapalumabA drug used to treat a rare immune system disorder called primary hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)...
• emapalumab-lzsgA human monoclonal antibody against the cytokine interferon-gamma (IFN-gamma; IFNg), with potential...
• emavusertibAn orally bioavailable, reversible inhibitor of interleukin-1 receptor-associated kinase 4 (IRAK4), with...
• embalmerA person who treats dead bodies with embalming fluid (a chemical like formaldehyde) to keep them from...
• embolismA block in an artery caused by blood clots or other substances, such as fat globules, infected tissue, or...
• embolizationA procedure that uses particles, such as tiny gelatin sponges or beads, to block a blood vessel. Embolization...
• embryoEarly stage in the development of humans and other animals or plants. In animals that have a backbone or...
• embryo bankingThe process of freezing one or more embryos to save them for future use. Embryo banking involves in vitro...
• embryo cryopreservationThe process of freezing one or more embryos to save them for future use. Embryo cryopreservation involves in...
• embryo freezingThe process of freezing one or more embryos to save them for future use. Embryo freezing involves in vitro...
• embryomaA mass of rapidly growing cells that begins in embryonic (fetal) tissue. Embryomas may be benign or...
• embryonal rhabdomyosarcomaA soft tissue tumor that is most common in infants and young children. It begins in muscles, usually in the...
• embryonal tumorA mass of rapidly growing cells that begins in embryonic (fetal) tissue. Embryonal tumors may be benign or...
• embryonicHaving to do with an embryo, which is an early stage in the development of a plant or animal.
• EMCA rare, slow-growing type of cancer that forms in soft tissues outside the bone and usually has certain...
• EMD 121974A substance that is being studied as an anticancer and antiangiogenesis drug. Also called cilengitide.
• EmendA drug used with other drugs to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy and nausea and vomiting...
• emepepimut-SA liposome-encapsulated peptide vaccine consisting of a synthetic peptide derived from the mucin 1 (MUC-1)...
• emerfetamabA bispecific T-cell engager (BiTE) antibody composed of two single-chain variable fragments (scFv), one...
• emesisThe forceful ejection of some or all of the contents of the stomach through the mouth. Emesis may be caused...
• emeticDescribes a substance that causes vomiting. Also called emetogenic.
• emetogenicDescribes a substance that causes vomiting. Also called emetic.
• EMFAn area of electric and magnetic forces caused by electromagnetic radiation. Researchers are studying whether...
• emfizatamabAn anti-CD19/anti-CD3/anti-PD-L1/anti-4-1BB tetra-specific antibody, with potential immunostimulatory and...
• emicizumabA humanized, immunoglobulin G4 (IgG4), bispecific monoclonal antibody against both the activated coagulation...
• emitefurAn anticancer drug that belongs to the family of drugs called antimetabolites.
• emodinA substance found in certain plants, including rhubarb. It belongs to a family of compounds called...
• emollientA substance that helps soothe, soften, and increase moisture levels, especially in the skin. Emollients may...
• empagliflozinAn orally available competitive inhibitor of sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2; SLC5A2) with...
• empegfilgrastimA long-acting form and covalent conjugate of recombinant human granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF)...
• emphysemaA disorder affecting the alveoli (tiny air sacs) of the lungs. The transfer of oxygen and carbon dioxide in...
• EmplicitiA drug used with dexamethasone and either lenalidomide or pomalidomide to treat adults with multiple myeloma...
• EMRRadiation that has both electric and magnetic fields and travels in waves. It comes from natural and man-made...
• emtricitabineA synthetic fluoro derivative of thiacytidine with potent antiviral activity. Emtricitabine is phosphorylated...
• emvododstatAn orally bioavailable, small molecule inhibitor of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) synthesis with...
• emzadiribAn orally bioavailable inhibitor of the DNA damage repair protein RAD51, with potential antineoplastic and...
• enadenotucirevA complex, replication-selective, chimeric adenovirus type 11p (Ad11p)/Ad3 oncolytic virus vaccine, with...
• enadenotucirev-expressing anti-CD40 agonistic monoclonal antibody NG-350An oncolytic adenoviral vector, enadenotucirev (EnAd), that expresses a full-length agonistic anti-CD40...
• enadenotucirev-expressing FAP/CD3 bispecific FAP-TAc NG-641An oncolytic adenoviral vector, a transgene-modified variant of enadenotucirev (EnAd), that expresses a...
• enalaprilAn antihypertensive agent that can also be used to slow or prevent the progression of heart disease in people...
• enalapril maleateThe maleate salt form of enalapril, a dicarbocyl-containing peptide and angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE)...
• enasidenib mesylateA drug used to treat adults with acute myeloid leukemia that has come back or has not gotten better with...
• enavatuzumabA humanized monoclonal antibody directed against the tumor necrosis factor-like weak inducer of apoptosis...
• encapsulatedConfined to a specific, localized area and surrounded by a thin layer of tissue.
• encapsulated rapamycinAn orally bioavailable nanoparticle-based formulation composed of sub-micron particles of the macrolide...
• encephalitisA rare condition in which the tissues in the brain become inflamed. Encephalitis is usually caused by a viral...
• encephalopathyA disorder of the brain that can be caused by disease, injury, drugs, or chemicals.
• enchondromaA benign (not cancer) growth of cartilage in bones or in other areas where cartilage is not normally found.
• enchondromatosisA rare disorder that causes benign (not cancer) growths of cartilage in the bones that may become cancer...
• enclomiphene citrateThe orally bioavailable citrate salt of enclomiphene, the trans-isomer of the nonsteroidal triphenylethylene...
• encochleated amphotericin BA proprietary, orally bioavailable, nanoparticle-based encochleated formulation composed of amphotericin B, a...
• encorafenibA drug used with cetuximab to treat certain types of colorectal cancer and with binimetinib to treat certain...
• endemicIn medicine, describes a disease that is constantly present in a certain geographic area or in a certain...
• endocarditisA condition in which the tissues lining the inside of the heart and the heart valves become inflamed (red and...
• endocervical canalThe inner part of the cervix that forms a canal that connects the vagina to the uterus. The endocervical...
• endocervical curettageA procedure done after an abnormal Pap test result in which a sample of tissue is scraped from the lining of...
• endocervixThe inner part of the cervix that forms a canal that connects the vagina to the uterus. The endocervix is...
• endocrineRefers to tissue that makes and releases hormones that travel in the bloodstream and control the actions of...
• endocrine cancerCancer that occurs in endocrine tissue, the tissue in the body that secretes hormones.
• endocrine glandAn organ that makes hormones that are released directly into the blood and travel to tissues and organs all...
• endocrine pancreas cellA pancreatic cell that produces hormones (e.g., insulin and glucagon) that are secreted into the bloodstream...
• endocrine systemThe glands and organs that make hormones and release them directly into the blood so they can travel to...
• endocrine therapyTreatment that adds, blocks, or removes hormones. For certain conditions (such as diabetes or menopause)...
• endocrine-inactive tumorA tumor that is found in endocrine tissue but does not make extra hormones. Endocrine-inactive tumors usually...
• endocrinologistA doctor who has special training in diagnosing and treating disorders of the endocrine system (the glands...
• endocrinologyA branch of medicine that specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the endocrine system, which...
• endodermal sinus tumorA rare type of cancer that begins in germ cells (cells that form sperm or eggs). Endodermal sinus tumors...
• end-of-life careCare given to people who are near the end of life and have stopped treatment to cure or control their...
• endogenousProduced inside an organism or cell. The opposite is external (exogenous) production.
• endoluminalIn medicine, refers to the area inside a tube, duct, or hollow organ in the body. Examples are a blood...
• endoluminal laser therapyA procedure in which an endoscope (a thin, lighted tube) with a laser attached is inserted into the body and...
• endolymphatic sacA balloon-shaped structure filled with fluid in the inner ear. The fluid in the endolymphatic sac surrounds...
• endometrialHaving to do with the endometrium (the layer of tissue that lines the uterus).
• endometrial biopsyA procedure in which a sample of tissue is taken from the endometrium (inner lining of the uterus) for...
• endometrial cancerCancer that forms in the tissue lining the uterus (the small, hollow, pear-shaped organ in a woman's pelvis...
• endometrial disorderAbnormal cell growth in the endometrium (the lining of the uterus).
• endometrial hyperplasiaAn abnormal overgrowth of the endometrium (the layer of cells that lines the uterus). There are four types of...
• endometrial stromal sarcomaA rare type of cancer that forms in the connective tissue of the lining of the uterus. It may also form in...
• endometrioid adenocarcinomaA type of cancer that usually forms in the glandular tissue of the endometrium (the lining of the uterus) or...
• endometrioid cancerA type of cancer that usually forms in the glandular tissue of the endometrium (the lining of the uterus) or...
• endometriosisA benign condition in which tissue that looks like endometrial tissue grows in abnormal places in the abdomen.
• endometriumThe layer of tissue that lines the uterus.
• EndoPatA medical device that tests to see if endothelial cells are damaged. Endothelial cells line the inner walls...
• Endo-Pat 2000A medical device that tests to see if endothelial cells are damaged. Endothelial cells line the inner walls...
• endoplasmic reticulumA network of sac-like structures and tubes in the cytoplasm (gel-like fluid) of a cell. Proteins and other...
• endorectal ultrasoundA procedure in which a probe that sends out high-energy sound waves is inserted into the rectum. The sound...
• endorphinOne of several substances made in the body that can relieve pain and give a feeling of well-being. Endorphins...
• endoscopeA thin, tube-like instrument used to look at tissues inside the body. An endoscope has a light and a lens for...
• endoscopic mucosal resectionA procedure that uses an endoscope to remove abnormal growths or tissue from the lining of the digestive...
• endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatographyA procedure that uses an endoscope to examine and x-ray the pancreatic duct, hepatic duct, common bile duct...
• endoscopic ultrasoundA procedure in which an endoscope is inserted into the body. An endoscope is a thin, tube-like instrument...
• endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle aspirationA procedure to take a sample of tissue for examination under a microscope. An endoscope with an ultrasound...
• endoscopyA procedure that uses an endoscope to examine the inside of the body. An endoscope is a thin, tube-like...
• endosonographyA procedure in which an endoscope is inserted into the body. An endoscope is a thin, tube-like instrument...
• endostatinA substance being studied in the treatment of cancer. Endostatin is made from a type of collagen (a protein...
• endothelial cellThe main type of cell found in the inside lining of blood vessels, lymph vessels, and the heart.
• endothelin receptor antagonistA drug that blocks the hormone endothelin and may prevent prostate cancer from spreading to the bones. It may...
• endothelin-1 protein receptor antagonistA substance that blocks the binding of the endothelin-1 protein to its receptor. Endothelin-1 is a small...
• endoxifen hydrochlorideThe hydrochloride salt and the z (cis-) stereoisomer of endoxifen with potential antineoplastic activity...
• endpointIn clinical trials, an event or outcome that can be measured objectively to determine whether the...
• end-stage cancerCancer that cannot be cured or controlled with treatment and leads to death. A person with end-stage cancer...
• enemaThe injection of a liquid through the anus into the large bowel.
• energy balanceIn biology, the state at which the number of calories eaten equals the number of calories used. Energy...
• energy healingA form of complementary and alternative medicine based on the belief that a vital energy flows through the...
• energy therapyA form of complementary and alternative medicine based on the belief that a vital energy flows through the...
• enfortumab vedotinA drug used alone or with pembrolizumab to treat adults with certain types of urothelial cancer (a type of...
• enfortumab vedotin-ejfvAn antibody drug conjugate (ADC) containing a human monoclonal antibody AGS-22 targeting the cell adhesion...
• engineered human umbilical vein endothelial cells AB-205A population of ex vivo expanded, genetically engineered CD31 (platelet endothelial cell adhesion molecule...
• engineered IL-12 prodrug WTX-330An engineered, prodrug form of the human cytokine interleukin-12 (IL-12), composed of wild-type IL-12 linked...
• engineered IL-12 variant/aluminum hydroxide complex ANK-101An anchored drug complex-based formulation consisting of an engineered variant of the cytokine interleukin-12...
• engineered IL-2 prodrug WTX-124An engineered, prodrug form of the human endogenous cytokine interleukin-2 (IL-2), composed of IL-2 linked to...
• engineered interferon alpha-2b prodrug JZP898An engineered, prodrug form of the human cytokine interferon alpha-2b (IFN-alpha-2b), composed of...
• engineered interferon ORB-011An attenuated, cis-targeted interferon (IFN), with potential immunostimulating and antineoplastic activities...
• engineered PBLsA preparation of autologous peripheral blood lymphocytes (PBLs) that have been genetically modified to...
• engineered red blood cells coexpressing 4-1BBL and IL-15TP RTX-240A preparation of allogeneic, off-the-shelf (OTS) red blood cells (RBCs) engineered to express both the...
• engineered red blood cells expressing 4-1BBL/IL-12 RTX-224An off-the-shelf (OTS) preparation of allogeneic red blood cells (RBCs) genetically engineered with a...
• engineered red blood cells expressing HPV16 E7/4-1BBL/IL-12 RTX-321A preparation of allogeneic red blood cells (RBCs) engineered to act as artificial antigen presenting cells...
• engineered toxin body targeting CD38 TAK-169An engineered toxin body (ETB) containing a single chain variable fragment (scFv) from an antibody targeting...
• engineered toxin body targeting CTLA-4 MT-8421An engineered toxin body (ETB) composed of biparatopic heavy chain variable domains (VHHs) targeting the...
• engineered toxin body targeting PD-L1 MT-6402An engineered toxin body (ETB) composed of a single chain variable fragment (scFv) targeting the...
• engineered toxin body-targeting HER2 MT-5111An engineered toxin body (ETB) composed of a single chain variable fragment (scFv) from an antibody targeting...
• English chamomileA type of chamomile plant with daisy-like white flowers that is found in Europe, North America, and...
• English lavenderA plant with aromatic leaves and flowers that is a member of the mint family. Oil from the flowers has been...
• EnhertuA drug used to treat adults with certain types of HER2-positive or HER2-low breast cancer, HER2-positive...
• eniluracilAn anticancer drug that increases the effectiveness of fluorouracil. Also called ethynyluracil.
• eniluracil/5-FU combination tabletA combination tablet of ethynyluracil and fluorouracil. Fluorouracil is an antimetabolite fluoropyrimidine...
• enlarged prostateA benign (not cancer) condition in which the prostate gland is larger than normal. As the prostate gets...
• enlonstobartA recombinant human monoclonal antibody directed against the negative immunoregulatory human cell receptor...
• enoblituzumabAn Fc-domain optimized, humanized monoclonal antibody directed against cancer stem cells (CSCs), with...
• enobosarmA non-steroidal agent with anabolic activity. Enobosarm is designed to work like testosterone, thus promoting...
• enoxaparinA drug used to prevent blood clots. It belongs to the family of drugs called anticoagulants.
• enoxaparin sodiumThe sodium salt of enoxaparin, a low molecular weight, synthetic heparin. As an anticoagulant/antithrombotic...
• enozertinibAn orally bioavailable, central nervous system (CNS) penetrating, mutant-selective covalent inhibitor of...
• ENPP1 inhibitor RBS2418A selective small molecule inhibitor of ectonucleotide pyrophosphatase/phosphodiesterase 1 (ENPP1), with...
• ENPP1 inhibitor SR-8541AAn orally bioavailable selective small molecule inhibitor of ectonucleotide pyrophosphatase/phosphodiesterase...
• enriched foodA food that has nutrients added back that were lost during processing. Examples are bread, pasta, and other...
• enristomigA recombinant, humanized, bispecific antibody targeting both the human programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) and...
• EnsacoveA drug used to treat adults with non-small cell lung cancer that is ALK positive, has spread, and has not...
• ensartinib hydrochlorideA drug used to treat adults with non-small cell lung cancer that is ALK positive, has spread, and has not...
• ensituximabA chimeric monoclonal antibody against human colorectal and pancreatic carcinoma-associated antigens (CPAAs)...
• EnsureA type of nutrition drink that may help people who cannot get all the nutrients they need from foods and...
• ENT doctorA doctor who has special training in diagnosing and treating diseases of the ear, nose, and throat. Also...
• entacaponeA nitrocatechol compound with anti-parkinsonian property. Entacapone is a selective and reversible inhibitor...
• entecavirA synthetic analog of 2-deoxyguanosine with antiviral activity against hepatitis B virus (HBV). Entecavir is...
• enteral nutritionA form of nutrition that is delivered into the digestive system as a liquid. Drinking nutrition beverages or...
• enteric-coated TRPM8 agonist D-3263 hydrochlorideAn enteric-coated orally bioavailable formulation of the hydrochloride salt of a small-molecule agonist for...
• enteric-coated zoledronic acid tablet MER-101An oral tablet formulation containing zoledronic acid combined with a proprietary absorption enhancer for...
• Enterococcus gallinarum strain MRx0518A live strain of the flagellin-producing Gram-positive bacterium Enterococcus (E.) gallinarum that is...
• enterostomal therapistA health professional trained in the care of persons with stomas, such as colostomies or urostomies.
• entinostatA substance being studied in the treatment of several types of cancer. It blocks enzymes needed for cell...
• entolimodA polypeptide derived from the Salmonella filament protein flagellin with potential radioprotective and...
• entospletinibAn orally available inhibitor of spleen tyrosine kinase (Syk), with potential antineoplastic activity. Upon...
• entrectinibA drug used in adults to treat non-small cell lung cancer that has spread and is ROS1 positive and in adults...
• enucleationIn medicine, the removal of an organ or tumor in such a way that it comes out clean and whole, like a nut...
• envafolimabAn injectable formulation of a monoclonal antibody directed against programmed cell death-1 ligand 1 (PD-L1...
• enveloped virusA virus that has an outer wrapping or envelope. This envelope comes from the infected cell, or host, in a...
• environmental exposureHaving contact with chemical, biological, or physical substances found in air, water, food, or soil that may...
• environmental tobacco smokeSmoke that comes from the burning of a tobacco product and smoke that is exhaled by smokers. Inhaling...
• enzalutamideA drug used to treat certain types of prostate cancer. It is also being studied in the treatment of other...
• enzastaurin hydrochlorideA substance being studied in the treatment of certain types of cancer, including non-Hodgkin lymphoma...
• enzymatically hydrolyzed whey protein-based nutritional supplementAn orally available, gluten-free, enzymatically hydrolyzed cysteine-rich whey-protein based nutritional...
• enzymeA protein that speeds up chemical reactions in the body.
• enzyme inhibitorA substance that blocks the action of an enzyme. Enzymes help speed up chemical reactions in the body and...
• enzyme-inducing antiepileptic drugAny antiepileptic drug (AED) that induces a variety of enzymes, including a broad range of cytochrome P450...
• enzyme-linked immunosorbent assayA laboratory technique that uses antibodies linked to enzymes to detect and measure the amount of a substance...
• EOBA summary of the costs of a medical treatment or other health care service that an insurance company may send...
• eosinophilA type of immune cell that has granules (small particles) with enzymes that are released during infections...
• eosinophiliaA condition in which the number of eosinophils (a type of white blood cell) in the blood is greatly...
• EP-2101A substance that is being studied as a treatment for cancer. It belongs to the family of drugs called cancer...
• EP2/EP4 antagonist TPST-1495An orally bioavailable, dual antagonist of the human prostaglandin E2 receptor subtypes 2 (EP2) and 4 (EP4)...
• EP4 antagonist CR6086A small molecule, orally bioavailable antagonist of the prostaglandin E2 receptor subtype 4 (PTGER4; EP4)...
• EP4 antagonist DT-9081An orally bioavailable small molecule antagonist of the prostaglandin E2 receptor EP4 subtype (PTGER4; EP4)...
• EP4 antagonist INV-1120A small molecule and antagonist of the prostaglandin E2 receptor subtype 4 (PTGER4; EP4), with potential...
• EP4 antagonist ONO-4578An orally bioavailable antagonist of the prostaglandin E2 receptor subtype 4 (PTGER4; EP4), with potential...
• EP4 receptor antagonist YY001An orally bioavailable small molecule antagonist of the prostaglandin E2 receptor EP4 subtype (PTGER4; EP4)...
• epacadostatAn orally available hydroxyamidine and inhibitor of indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase (IDO1), with potential...
• EpCAM-specific CAR-expressing autologous T lymphocytesA preparation of autologous T lymphocytes that have been genetically modified to express a chimeric antigen...
• epcoritamabA drug used to treat adults with certain types of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, high-grade B-cell lymphoma...
• epcoritamab-byspA bispecific monoclonal antibody, with potential immunomodulating and antineoplastic activities...
• ependymaA thin membrane that lines the fluid-filled spaces in the brain and spinal cord. It is made up of a type of...
• ependymal cellA cell that forms the lining of the fluid-filled spaces in the brain and spinal cord. It is a type of glial...
• ependymal tumorA type of glioma that begins in ependymal cells, which line the fluid-filled spaces in the brain and spinal...
• ependymomaA type of glioma that begins in ependymal cells, which line the fluid-filled spaces in the brain and spinal...
• EphA2-targeting DOPC-encapsulated siRNAA liposomal formulation consisting of short-interfering RNAs (siRNAs) directed against ephrin type-A receptor...
• ephedraA shrub native to China and India. The stems and roots are used in traditional medicine as a diuretic and for...
• epidemiologistA scientist who studies the patterns, causes, and control of disease in groups of people.
• epidemiologyThe study of the patterns, causes, and control of disease in groups of people.
• epidermal growth factorA protein made by many cells in the body and by some types of tumors. It causes cells to grow and...
• epidermal growth factor ointmentA topical ointment containing a recombinant form of human epidermal growth factor (EGF) with potential...
• epidermal growth factor receptorA protein found on certain types of cells that binds to a substance called epidermal growth factor. The...
• epidermal growth factor receptor geneA gene that makes a protein that is involved in cell growth and cell survival. Mutated (changed) forms of the...
• epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitorA substance that blocks the activity of a protein called epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR). EGFR is...
• epidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitorA substance that blocks the activity of a protein called epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR). EGFR is...
• epidermisThe outer layer of the two main layers of the skin.
• epidermodysplasia verruciformisA rare, inherited disorder that makes people susceptible to chronic infection with certain types of human...
• epidermoid carcinomaCancer that begins in squamous cells. Squamous cells are thin, flat cells that look like fish scales, and are...
• epidermolysis bullosaA group of chronic skin disorders in which fluid-filled blisters form on the skin and mucosa (the moist...
• epidermolysis bullosa simplex, Dowling-MearaA rare, inherited disorder in which many clusters of blisters form all over the body, especially on the face...
• epididymisA narrow, tightly-coiled tube that is attached to each of the testicles (the male sex glands that produce...
• epidiferphaneAn orally bioavailable, proprietary botanical-based formulation and nutritional supplement consisting of...
• epiduralHaving to do with the space between the wall of the spinal canal and the covering of the spinal cord. An...
• epidural blockAn injection of an anesthetic drug into the space between the wall of the spinal canal and the covering of...
• epigallocatechin gallateA phenolic antioxidant found in a number of plants such as green and black tea. It inhibits cellular...
• epigallocatechin gallate/vitamin D/vitamin B6/D-chiro-inositol supplementA dietary supplement composed of the four ingredients epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), vitamin D, vitamin B6...
• epigallocatechin-3-gallateA substance found in green tea. It is being studied in the prevention of cancer and some other diseases. It...
• epigastricHaving to do with the upper middle area of the abdomen.
• epigenetic alterationA change in the chemical structure of DNA that does not change the DNA coding sequence. Epigenetic...
• epigenetic variantA change in the chemical structure of DNA that does not change the DNA coding sequence. Epigenetic variants...
• epigeneticsThe study of how age and exposure to environmental factors, such as diet, exercise, drugs, and chemicals, may...
• epigenomicsThe study of all of the epigenetic changes in a cell. Epigenetic changes are changes in the way genes are...
• epiglottisThe flap that covers the trachea during swallowing so that food does not enter the lungs.
• epilepsyA group of disorders marked by problems in the normal functioning of the brain. These problems can produce...
• epimutationA change in the chemical structure of DNA that does not change the DNA coding sequence. Epimutations occur in...
• epinephrineA hormone and neurotransmitter. Also called adrenaline.
• epipodophyllotoxinA substance being studied in the treatment of some types of cancer. Epipodophyllotoxin is extracted from the...
• epirubicin hydrochlorideA drug used with other drugs to treat breast cancer that was removed by surgery and has spread to the lymph...
• episcleritisA condition in which the thin layer of tissue that covers the sclera (the white part of the eye) becomes...
• episodic breathlessnessA medical condition in which patients have periods of trouble breathing that are followed by periods with no...
• epithelialRefers to the cells that line the internal and external surfaces of the body.
• epithelial carcinomaCancer that begins in the cells that line an organ.
• epithelial ovarian cancerCancer that forms in the tissue covering the ovary (one of a pair of female reproductive glands in which eggs...
• epithelioid hemangioendotheliomaA rare blood vessel tumor that usually forms in the liver, lung, or bone, but it can also form on or in the...
• epithelioid hemangiomaA rare benign (not cancer) tumor of small blood vessels surrounded by lymphocytes and eosinophils (types of...
• epithelioid sarcomaA rare type of cancer that usually begins as a slow-growing, firm lump in the deep soft tissue or skin of the...
• epitheliumA thin layer of tissue that covers organs, glands, and other structures within the body.
• epitinib succinateThe succinate salt form of epitinib, an orally available epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) inhibitor...
• epitiostanolAn androgenic anabolic steroid having potent anti-estrogenic effect, which inhibits the progression of...
• epitopeA part of a molecule that an antibody will recognize and bind to.
• EpkinlyA drug used to treat adults with certain types of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, high-grade B-cell lymphoma...
• eplerenoneA selective aldosterone receptor antagonist. Eplerenone binds to the mineralocorticoid receptor and blocks...
• eplontersenAn antisense oligonucleotide (ASO) targeting transthyretin (TTR) that is conjugated to three N-acetyl...
• EPO906A substance that is being studied as a treatment for cancer. It belongs to the family of drugs called...
• EPOCHAn abbreviation for a chemotherapy combination used to treat aggressive forms of non-Hodgkin lymphoma...
• EPOCH regimenAn abbreviation for a chemotherapy combination used to treat aggressive forms of non-Hodgkin lymphoma...
• EPOCH-O regimenAn immune-chemotherapy regimen consisting of etoposide, prednisone, vincristine (Oncovin), cyclophosphamide...
• EPOCH-RAn abbreviation for a chemotherapy combination used to treat certain types of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. It...
• EPOCH-R regimenAn abbreviation for a chemotherapy combination used to treat certain types of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. It...
• epoetin alfaA drug used to treat anemia caused by chronic kidney disease, some types of chemotherapy, and an antiviral...
• epoetin betaA substance that is made in the laboratory and stimulates the bone marrow to make red blood cells. It is a...
• epoetin zetaA recombinant form of the endogenous human cytokine erythropoietin (EPO) with erythropoiesis-stimulating...
• EpogenA drug used to treat anemia caused by chronic kidney disease, some types of chemotherapy, and an antiviral...
• epothiloneA substance obtained from bacteria that interferes with cell division. Some epothilones are being studied as...
• epothilone BA substance being studied in the treatment of cancer. It is a type of epothilone. Also called EPO906.
• epothilone DA substance being studied in the treatment of cancer. It is a type of mitotic inhibitor and epothilone. Also...
• epothilone KOS-1584A second-generation epothilone with potential antineoplastic activity. Epothilone KOS-1584 binds to tubulin...
• epothilone ZK219477A form of the substance epothilone that is made in the laboratory. It is being studied in the treatment of...
• epratuzumabA substance being studied in the treatment of certain types of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) and acute...
• epratuzumab-cys-tesirineAn antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) composed of a cysteine-engineered version of epratuzumab (hLL2), a humanized...
• eprenetapoptA methylated derivative and structural analog of PRIMA-1 (p53 re-activation and induction of massive...
• eprodisate disodiumThe orally available disodium salt form of eprodisate, a negatively charged sulfonated inhibitor of...
• EPS8 peptide-specific dendritic cellsA preparation of dendritic cells (DCs) pulsed with peptides derived from epidermal growth factor receptor...
• Epstein-Barr virusA common virus that remains dormant in most people. Epstein-Barr virus causes infectious mononucleosis and...
• Epstein-Barr virus gp350-ferritin nanoparticle vaccine with saponin-based adjuvantA ferritin-based, nanoparticle vaccine consisting of the Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) envelop glycoprotein gp350...
• EPTTreatment that generates electrical pulses through an electrode placed in a tumor to enhance the ability of...
• equecabtagene autoleucelA preparation of autologous T lymphocytes that have been transduced with a lentiviral vector expressing a...
• ERA protein found inside the cells of the female reproductive tissue, some other types of tissue, and some...
• ER alpha-targeting chimeric protein degrader AC682An orally bioavailable, selective estrogen receptor (ER) alpha-targeted chimeric protein degrader, with...
• ER negativeDescribes cells that do not have a protein that binds to the hormone estrogen. Cancer cells that are ER...

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