Oncology and biomedicine terminology · MLC-0111

Oncology and biomedicine terms: F (564)

Page 1 of 2

• F 18 fluorodeoxygalactoseA radioconjugate containing the D-galactose analogue 2-deoxy-2-fluoro-D-glucose (FDGal) labeled with the...
• F16-IL2 fusion proteinAn immunocytokine of the human monoclonal antibody fragment F16 (scFv) against the extra-domain A1 of...
• F-18 16 alpha-fluoroestradiolA radiopharmaceutical consisting of an estradiol analogue radiolabeled with the positron-emitting isotope...
• F-18 fluoroethyltyrosineAn amino acid analog radiolabeled with fluorine F 18, a positron emitting isotope, used as a tracer in...
• [F-18]HX4A 2-nitroimidazole labeled with the positron-emitting radioisotope fluorine F 18. HX4, the 2-nitroimidazole...
• [F18]VM4-037A radiopharmaceutical consisting of a sulfonamide covalently attached to the positron-emitting isotope...
• F1CDx testA laboratory test done on a tumor tissue sample to help match a patient's tumor to a specific drug or...
• F511 creamA substance being studied in the prevention of palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia (pain, swelling, numbness...
• facial nerveA nerve that runs from the brainstem, through openings in the skull, to the face and tongue. The facial nerve...
• faciesA distinctive facial feature or expression that is characteristic of a specific condition.
• FACT complex-targeting curaxin CBL0137An orally available curaxin-based agent targeting the Facilitates Chromatin Transcription (FACT) complex...
• factor VIIa inhibitor PCI-27483A reversible small-molecule inhibitor of activated factor VII (factor VIIa) with potential antineoplastic and...
• factor VII-targeting immunoconjugate protein ICON-1A human immunoconjugate (ICON) fusion protein composed of a modified version of human factor VII (FVII) which...
• fadraciclibAn orally bioavailable inhibitor of cyclin dependent kinases 2, 5 and 9 (CDK2/5/9), with potential...
• fadrozole hydrochlorideThe hydrochloride salt of the nonsteroidal aromatase inhibitor fadrozole with potential antineoplastic...
• FAK inhibitor GSK2256098A focal adhesion kinase-1 (FAK) inhibitor with potential antiangiogenic and antineoplastic activities. FAK...
• FAK inhibitor PF-00562271An orally bioavailable small molecule and ATP-competitive focal adhesion kinase (FAK) inhibitor with...
• FAK inhibitor VS-4718An orally bioavailable focal adhesion kinase (FAK) inhibitor with potential antineoplastic activity. Upon...
• FAK/ALK/ROS1 inhibitor APG-2449An orally available kinase inhibitor of the receptor tyrosine kinase anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK), focal...
• falbikitugA humanized immunoglobulin G1 (IgG1) monoclonal antibody against leukemia inhibitory factor (LIF), with...
• falimarevA cancer vaccine made with a form of a chicken virus that does not cause disease in humans. It is being...
• fallopian tubeOne of two long, slender tubes that connect the ovaries to the uterus. Eggs pass from the ovaries, through...
• fallopian tube cancerCancer that forms in the tissue lining the fallopian tube (one of two long, slender tubes that connect the...
• falnidamolA pyrimido-pyrimidine with antitumor activity. BIBX 1382 inhibits the intracellular tyrosine kinase domain of...
• false-negative test resultA test result that indicates that a person does not have a specific disease or condition when the person...
• false-positive resultA test result that indicates an individual is affected and/or has a certain gene mutation when he or she is...
• false-positive test resultA test result that indicates that a person has a specific disease or condition when the person actually does...
• familialHaving to do with a phenotype or trait that occurs with greater frequency in a given family than in the...
• familial adenomatous polyposisAn inherited disorder in which many polyps (usually hundreds to thousands) form on the inner walls of the...
• familial atypical multiple mole melanoma syndromeAn inherited condition marked by the following: (1) one or more first- or second-degree relatives (parent...
• familial cancerCancer that occurs in families more often than would be expected by chance. These cancers often occur at an...
• familial diffuse gastric cancerA rare, inherited disorder that increases the risk of developing a type of stomach cancer called diffuse...
• familial dysplastic neviA condition that runs in certain families in which at least two members have dysplastic nevi (atypical moles)...
• familial intestinal gastric cancerA rare, inherited disorder that increases the risk of developing a type of stomach cancer called intestinal...
• familial isolated hyperparathyroidismA rare inherited condition in which one or more tumors form in the parathyroid glands (four pea-sized organs...
• familial medullary thyroid cancerAn inherited form of medullary thyroid cancer (cancer that forms in the cells of the thyroid that make the...
• family cancer syndromeA type of inherited disorder in which there is a higher-than-normal risk of certain types of cancer. Family...
• family historyA record of the relationships among family members along with their medical histories. This includes current...
• family medical historyA record of the relationships among family members along with their medical histories. This includes current...
• family therapyA type of therapy in which the whole family talks with a professional counselor to solve family problems.
• famitinibAn orally bioavailable receptor tyrosine kinase (RTK) inhibitor with potential antineoplastic activity...
• FAMMM syndromeAn inherited condition marked by the following: (1) one or more first- or second-degree relatives (parent...
• famotidineA propanimidamide and histamine H2-receptor antagonist with antacid activity. As a competitive inhibitor of...
• fam-trastuzumab deruxtecanA drug used to treat adults with certain types of HER2-positive or HER2-low breast cancer, HER2-positive...
• fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxkiAn antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) composed of trastuzumab, a monoclonal antibody targeting human epidermal...
• Fanconi anemiaA rare inherited disorder in which the bone marrow does not make enough blood cells, including red blood...
• Fanconi syndromeA group of kidney disorders that cause protein, sugar, minerals, and other nutrients to be lost in the urine...
• FAPAn inherited disorder in which many polyps (usually hundreds to thousands) form on the inner walls of the...
• FAP/4-1BB-targeting DARPin MP0310A designed ankyrin repeat proteins (DARPin)-based agent targeting the tumor-associated protein fibroblast...
• FAP/4-1BB-targeting fusion protein RO7122290A bispecific antibody-like fusion protein consisting of a trimeric ligand for the T-cell co-stimulatory...
• FAPa-targeted CD40 agonist RO7300490A CD40 agonist that targets the inducible tumor stromal antigen fibroblast activation protein-alpha...
• FAP/CD40-targeting agent SHR-7367An agent targeting both the tumor-associated antigen (TAA) fibroblast activation protein (FAP) and CD40, with...
• FAP/CD40-targeting DARPin MP0317A tri-specific, designed ankyrin repeat proteins (DARPin)-based agent targeting the tumor-associated protein...
• FAP-specific CD8-positive T cellsA preparation of CD8-positive T cells specific for human fibroblast activating protein (FAP) with potential...
• FarestonA drug used to treat postmenopausal women with breast cancer that has spread to other parts of the body. It...
• faricimabA humanized bispecific antibody targeting both vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGF-A) and...
• farletuzumabA humanized, immunoglobulin G1 monoclonal antibody with potential antitumor activity. Farletuzumab...
• farletuzumab ecteribulinAn antibody drug conjugate (ADC) composed of farletuzumab, a humanized immunoglobulin G1 (IgG1) monoclonal...
• Fas ligand-treated allogeneic mobilized peripheral blood cellsA donor graft derived from allogeneic filgrastim (granulocyte-colony stimulating factor; G-CSF)-mobilized...
• Fas receptor agonist APO010A recombinant, soluble, hexameric fusion protein consisting of three human Fas ligand (FasL) extracellular...
• fascin Inhibitor NP-G2-044An orally available inhibitor of the protein fascin, with potential antineoplastic activity. Upon oral...
• FaslodexA drug used to treat certain types of breast cancer. It is used alone or with ribociclib succinate in...
• Fast TrackA U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) process designed to speed up the development and review of new...
• fast-neutron beam radiationA type of radiation therapy that uses tiny particles called neutrons made by a machine called a cyclotron.
• fat emulsionA liquid composed of two immiscible substances, typically some form of fat and water. In parenteral...
• fat necrosisA benign condition in which fat tissue in the breast or other organs is damaged by injury, surgery, or...
• fatigueAn extreme sense of tiredness and lack of energy that can interfere with a person's usual daily activities. A...
• fat-soluble vitaminA vitamin that can dissolve in fats and oils. Vitamins are nutrients that the body needs in small amounts to...
• fatty acidA major component of fats that is used by the body for energy and tissue development.
• fatty breast tissueA term used to describe breast tissue that is made up of almost all fatty tissue. Fatty breast tissue does...
• fatty liver diseaseA common condition in which fat builds up in the liver. In most people, fatty liver disease does not cause...
• FAUA substance being studied in the treatment of advanced solid tumors and lymphomas. It blocks the growth of...
• favezelimabA humanized, immunoglobulin G4 (IgG4) monoclonal antibody (MAb) directed against the inhibitory receptor...
• favezelimab/pembrolizumab formulationA coformulation containing favezelimab, a humanized, immunoglobulin G4 (IgG4) monoclonal antibody (MAb)...
• fazarabineAn anticancer drug that is a type of antimetabolite.
• Fc fusion IL-7 mimetic MDK-703A fusion protein composed of MDK-1472, a structurally unrelated engineered mimetic peptide of endogenous...
• Fc-engineered anti-CD40 agonist antibody 2141-V11A Fc-engineered agonistic antibody targeting the human B-cell surface antigen CD40, with potential...
• Fc-IL-15 prodrug fusion molecule ASKG315An engineered, prodrug form of the human endogenous cytokine interleukin-15 (IL-15), composed of a mutated...
• Fc-VEGFR1 fusion protein PB101A glycosylated decoy receptor fusion protein that is composed of the vascular endothelial growth factor...
• FDAAn agency in the U.S. federal government whose mission is to protect public health by making sure that food...
• FdCydA substance being studied in the treatment of some types of cancer. It may prevent the growth of tumors by...
• FDRA way of describing how family members are related to each other when there are no other family members in...
• feasibility studyA pilot study that is designed to explore whether a larger clinical trial can be effectively conducted.
• febrile neutropeniaA condition marked by fever and a lower-than-normal number of neutrophils in the blood. A neutrophil is a...
• febuxostatAn orally available, non-purine inhibitor of xanthine oxidase with uric acid lowering activity. Upon oral...
• FECAn abbreviation for a chemotherapy combination used with other types of therapy to treat breast cancer...
• FEC regimenAn abbreviation for a chemotherapy combination used with other types of therapy to treat breast cancer...
• fecal immunochemical testA test that checks for occult (hidden) blood in the stool. A small sample of stool is placed in a special...
• fecal impactionA mass of dry, hard stool that cannot pass out of the colon or rectum. Fecal impaction may be caused by using...
• fecal incontinenceInability to hold stool in the rectum.
• fecal microbiota preparation MTP-101PAn oral preparation composed of purified, freeze-dried fecal microbiota prepared from the stool of healthy...
• fecal microbiota transplantation capsuleAn oral capsule formulation composed of frozen ready-to-use human fecal microbiota from screened, healthy...
• fecal occult blood testA test that checks for occult (hidden) blood in the stool. A small sample of stool is placed in a special...
• fecesThe material in a bowel movement. Feces is made up of undigested food, bacteria, mucus, and cells from the...
• fedratinibAn orally bioavailable, small-molecule, ATP-competitive inhibitor of Janus-associated kinase 2 (JAK2) and...
• fedratinib hydrochlorideA drug used to treat adults with intermediate-risk or high-risk myelofibrosis (MF), including primary MF...
• feladilimabAn agonistic antibody for the inducible T-cell co-stimulator (ICOS; CD278), with potential immune checkpoint...
• felcisetragA serotonin (5-HT) type 4 receptor agonist with potential gastrointestinal (GI) prokinetic activity. Upon...
• felezonexorAn orally bioavailable inhibitor of the nuclear export protein exportin-1 (XPO1; chromosome region...
• felmetatug vedotinAn antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) composed of a human immunoglobulin (Ig) G1 monoclonal antibody directed...
• FemaraA drug used to treat certain types of breast cancer in postmenopausal women. It is also being studied in the...
• fenofibrateA drug used to treat high levels of cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood. Fenofibrate is being studied...
• fenofibric acidThe active form of fenofibrate, a synthetic phenoxy-isobutyric acid derivate with antihyperlipidemic activity.
• fenretinideA substance being studied in the treatment and prevention of some types of cancer. Fenretinide may cause...
• fenretinide lipid matrixAn orally bioavailable powder formulation of a synthetic phenylretinamide analogue of retinol with potential...
• fenretinide LXSA powdered form of fenretinide that is being studied in the treatment of neuroblastoma. It may be used by the...
• fenretinide Lym-X-SorbA powdered form of fenretinide that is being studied in the treatment of neuroblastoma. It may be used by the...
• fenretinide phospholipid suspension ST-001An intravenous formulation composed of a phospholipid suspension of nanoparticles containing the synthetic...
• fentanyl buccal soluble filmA transmucosal formulation consisting of a small, mucoadhesive, bioerodible polymer disc formulated with the...
• fentanyl citrateA drug used to treat severe pain in people with chronic conditions, such as cancer, who have not gotten...
• fentanyl citrate buccal tabletA tablet formulation containing the citrate salt of the synthetic anilidopiperidine opiate fentanyl with...
• fentanyl citrate pectin-based nasal sprayA pectin-based, aqueous nasal spray containing the citrate salt of fentanyl, a synthetic lipophilic...
• fentanyl citrate-containing nasal sprayA nasal spray containing a phosphate-buffered solution of the citrate salt form of fentanyl, a short-acting...
• fentanyl matrix transdermal patchA transdermal formulation containing the synthetic phenylpiperidine opioid agonist fentanyl, with analgesic...
• fentanyl sublingual sprayA form of the drug fentanyl that is sprayed under the tongue and then absorbed into the blood. It is being...
• Ferguson-Smith syndromeA rare, inherited disorder in which many fast-growing tumors that look like squamous cell skin cancer form on...
• fermented prebiotic dietary supplement AferBioA powder-based nutritional supplement composed of Brazilian fermented non-digestible food composed of soy...
• fermented soybean extractA nutritional supplement composed of an organic fermented soybean extract, with potential antioxidant...
• fermented soybean MS-20A dietary supplement composed of an organic fermented soybean extract, with potential antioxidant...
• fermented soybean protein beverageA fermented soybean-derived phytochemical beverage with potential antineoplastic activity. Fermented soybean...
• fermented wheat germ extractAn extract of fermented wheat germ containing a concentrated, standardized amount of methoxy-substituted...
• ferric carboxymaltose solutionA parenteral iron solution containing ferric iron complexed with carboxymaltose polymers, used in parenteral...
• ferric derisomaltoseAn iron carbohydrate complex composed of ferric hydroxide and the carbohydrate derisomaltose, that may be...
• ferritinA protein that binds to iron and stores it for use by the body. Ferritin is found in cells in the liver...
• FerrlecitA form of the mineral iron that is used to treat anemia caused by low amounts of iron in the blood. Anemia is...
• ferrous fumarateThe fumarate salt form of the mineral iron. Administration of ferrous fumarate results in elevation of serum...
• ferrous sulfateA form of the mineral iron that is used to treat anemia caused by low amounts of iron in the blood. Anemia is...
• fertileAble to produce children.
• fertilityThe ability to produce children.
• fertility preservationA type of procedure used to help keep a person’s ability to have children. A fertility preservation procedure...
• fertility specialistA doctor who has special training in helping people who have trouble conceiving or carrying a pregnancy to...
• ferumoxides injectable solutionAn injectable, aqueous colloid solution containing a non-stoichiometric magnetite core of superparamagnetic...
• ferumoxides non-stoichiometric magnetiteA non-stoichiometric magnetite core of superparamagnetic iron oxide (SPIO) that can be used as part of...
• ferumoxsil oral suspensionAn orally administered aqueous suspension of silicone-coated, superparamagnetic iron oxide used as a magnetic...
• ferumoxtran-10A substance being studied as a way of improving magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in diagnosing cancer and...
• ferumoxytolA nanoparticle form of iron made in the laboratory that is being studied for use in iron replacement therapy...
• ferumoxytol non-stoichiometric magnetiteA superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticle coated with a low molecular weight semi-synthetic carbohydrate...
• fesoterodine fumarateThe fumarate salt form of fesoterodine, a competitive muscarinic receptor antagonist with muscle relaxant and...
• fetalHaving to do with a fetus. A fetus is an unborn offspring that develops and grows inside the uterus (womb) of...
• fetusAn unborn offspring that develops and grows inside the uterus (womb) of humans and other mammals. In humans...
• feverAn increase in body temperature above normal (98.6 degrees F), usually caused by disease.
• fexagratinibAn orally bioavailable inhibitor of the fibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR) with potential...
• fexofenadineA drug used to treat certain allergy symptoms. It blocks a chemical released during an allergic response that...
• fexofenadine hydrochlorideThe hydrochloride salt form of fexofenadine, a carboxylated metabolic derivative of terfenadine and third...
• fezolinetantAn orally bioavailable, neurokinin/tachykinin 3 receptor (NK1-receptor; NK3R; NK-3R) antagonist, that can be...
• FGF401 inhibitor FGF401An inhibitor of human fibroblast growth factor receptor 4 (FGFR4), with potential antineoplastic activity...
• FGF/FGFR pathway inhibitor E7090An inhibitor of the fibroblast growth factor (FGF)/fibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR) pathway, with...
• FGFR inhibitor ASP5878An orally bioavailable inhibitor of the fibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR), with potential...
• FGFR inhibitor CPL304110An orally bioavailable inhibitor of the fibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR), with potential...
• FGFR inhibitor ET0111An orally bioavailable inhibitor of the fibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR), with potential...
• FGFR inhibitor1/2/3 HMPL-453An orally bioavailable inhibitor of the fibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR) types 1, 2, and 3...
• FGFR1 geneA gene that makes a protein involved in cell division, cell growth and maturation, formation of new blood...
• FGFR1 receptor antagonist HGS1036A soluble fusion protein consisting of the extracellular domain of human fibroblast growth factor receptor 1...
• FGFR1/2/3 inhibitor TYRA-200An orally bioavailable inhibitor of the tyrosine kinase fibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR) types 1, 2...
• FGFR2 geneA gene that makes a protein that is involved in cell division, cell maturation, formation of new blood...
• FGFR2 inhibitor 3HP-2827An orally bioavailable small molecule inhibitor of fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 (FGFR2), with...
• FGFR2 inhibitor RLY-4008An orally bioavailable inhibitor of the fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 (FGFR2), with potential...
• FGFR2/3 inhibitor CGT4859An orally bioavailable reversible inhibitor of fibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR) types 2 and 3...
• FGFR3 geneA gene that makes a protein that is involved in cell division, cell maturation, formation of new blood...
• FGFR3 inhibitor LOXO-435An orally bioavailable, selective inhibitor of human fibroblast growth factor receptor 3 (FGFR3), with...
• FGFR4 antagonist INCB062079An orally bioavailable, selective inhibitor of human fibroblast growth factor receptor 4 (FGFR4), with...
• FGFR4 inhibitor ABSK-011An orally bioavailable, selective inhibitor of human fibroblast growth factor receptor 4 (FGFR4), with...
• FGFR4 inhibitor H3B-6527An orally bioavailable inhibitor of human fibroblast growth factor receptor 4 (FGFR4), with potential...
• FGFR4 inhibitor ICP-105An orally bioavailable inhibitor of human fibroblast growth factor receptor 4 (FGFR4), with potential...
• FGFR4 inhibitor SY-4798An orally bioavailable, selective inhibitor of human fibroblast growth factor receptor 4 (FGFR4), with...
• FGFR4 inhibitor SYHX2005An orally bioavailable, selective inhibitor of human fibroblast growth factor receptor 4 (FGFR4), with...
• FGFR/VEGFR/PDGFR/FLT3/SRC inhibitor XL999A small molecule inhibitor of numerous tyrosine kinases (TKs) including fibroblast growth factor receptor...
• FH geneA gene that makes an enzyme that helps cells in the body use oxygen and make energy. Mutated (changed) forms...
• fianlimabA monoclonal antibody directed against the inhibitory receptor lymphocyte activation gene-3 protein (LAG-3...
• fiberIn food, fiber is a type of carbohydrate found in plant foods that the body cannot digest. Fiber comes in two...
• fiberopticDescribes the use of a coated, thin, clear, glass or plastic fiber that can carry light and send information...
• fibrinA protein involved in forming blood clots in the body. It is made from the protein fibrinogen and helps stop...
• fibrin sealantA substance used during surgery to help heal wounds. It contains proteins found in human blood that cause...
• fibrinogenA protein involved in forming blood clots in the body. It is made in the liver and forms fibrin. Fibrin is...
• fibroadenomaA benign (not cancer) tumor that most often forms in the breast and is made up of fibrous (connective) tissue...
• fibroblastA connective tissue cell that makes and secretes collagen proteins.
• fibroblast activation protein alpha-activated doxorubicin prodrug AVA6000A prodrug of the anthracycline antineoplastic antibiotic doxorubicin composed of doxorubicin covalently...
• fibroblast growth factor receptor 1 geneA gene that makes a protein involved in cell division, cell growth and maturation, formation of new blood...
• fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 geneA gene that makes a protein that is involved in cell division, cell maturation, formation of new blood...
• fibroblast growth factor receptor 3 geneA gene that makes a protein that is involved in cell division, cell maturation, formation of new blood...
• fibroblast-activation protein inhibitorAny small molecule inhibitor of fibroblast activation protein (FAP).
• fibrocystic breast changesA common condition marked by benign (not cancer) changes in breast tissue. These changes may include...
• fibrocystic breastsA common condition marked by benign (not cancer) changes in breast tissue. These changes may include...
• fibrofolliculomaA rare, benign (not cancer) tumor that forms in a hair follicle (the opening on the skin through which hair...
• fibroglandular breast tissueA term used to describe breast tissue that is made up of fibrous connective tissue and glandular tissue (milk...
• fibroidA benign smooth-muscle tumor, usually in the uterus or gastrointestinal tract. Also called leiomyoma.
• fibromatosisA condition in which multiple fibromas develop. Fibromas are tumors (usually benign) that affect connective...
• fibrosarcomaA type of soft tissue sarcoma that begins in fibrous tissue, which holds bones, muscles, and other organs in...
• fibrosisThe growth of fibrous tissue.
• fibrousContaining or resembling fibers.
• fibrous connective tissueA type of tissue that is mostly made up of tough protein fibers called collagen and cells called fibroblasts...
• ficlatuzumabA monoclonal antibody directed against human hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) with potential antineoplastic...
• ficonalkibAn orally bioavailable, third-generation inhibitor of the receptor tyrosine kinase (RTK) anaplastic lymphoma...
• Ficus septica leaf-based supplement FADAA supplement composed of the active fraction of Ficus septica (Awar-Awar) leaf, with potential antineoplastic...
• fidaxomicinA narrow-spectrum, 18-membered macrolide antibiotic isolated from the actinomycete Dactylosporangium...
• fiducial markerA medical device or small object placed in or on the body to mark an area for radiation treatment or surgery...
• fifth cranial nerveThe main sensory nerve of the head and face, and the motor nerve of the muscles used in chewing. Also called...
• FIGCA rare, inherited disorder that increases the risk of developing a type of stomach cancer called intestinal...
• fight-or-flight syndromeA group of changes that occur in the body to help a person fight or take flight in stressful or dangerous...
• figitumumabA human monoclonal antibody directed against the insulin-like growth factor type I receptor (IGF1R) with...
• FIH studyA type of clinical trial in which a new drug, procedure, or treatment is tested in humans for the first time...
• FIHPA rare inherited condition in which one or more tumors form in the parathyroid glands (four pea-sized organs...
• filgrastimA drug used under the brand names Neupogen, Zarxio, and Nivestym to treat neutropenia (a lower-than-normal...
• filgrastim-primed peripheral blood progenitor cellsPeripheral blood progenitor cells (PBPC) primed with a recombinant form of the human granulocyte...
• filgrastim-SD/01A drug that is a form of filgrastim and is used to prevent infection in adults and children with neutropenia...
• fillerAn inactive substance used to make a product bigger or easier to handle. For example, fillers are often used...
• film mammographyA procedure that uses x-rays to take pictures of the inside of the breast and stores the images on x-ray...
• filterA material or device that allows certain substances to pass through it, while keeping other substances out...
• fimaporfinA synthetic light-activated compound composed of three benzenesulfonic acid isomers: fimaporfin A (TPCS2a...
• fimepinostatAn orally bioavailable inhibitor of both phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K) class I and pan histone deacetylase...
• financial burdenIn medicine, a term used to describe problems a patient has related to the cost of medical care. Not having...
• financial distressIn medicine, a term used to describe problems a patient has related to the cost of medical care. Not having...
• financial hardshipIn medicine, a term used to describe problems a patient has related to the cost of medical care. Not having...
• financial navigatorA person who works with patients and their families to help them reduce stress or hardship related to the...
• financial stressIn medicine, a term used to describe problems a patient has related to the cost of medical care. Not having...
• financial toxicityIn medicine, a term used to describe problems a patient has related to the cost of medical care. Not having...
• finasterideA drug used to reduce the amount of male hormone (testosterone) produced by the body.
• fine-needle aspiration biopsyThe removal of fluid, cells, or tissue with a thin needle for examination under a microscope. Also called FNA...
• firastotugA human monoclonal antibody directed against the human T-cell-expressed receptor cytotoxic...
• FirmagonA drug used to treat advanced prostate cancer. Firmagon binds to gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)...
• firmonertinibAn orally available selective inhibitor of the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutant form T790M...
• first-degree relativeA way of describing how family members are related to each other when there are no other family members in...
• first-in-human studyA type of clinical trial in which a new drug, procedure, or treatment is tested in humans for the first time...
• first-line therapyThe first treatment given for a disease. It is often part of a standard set of treatments, such as surgery...
• fisetinAn orally bioavailable naturally occurring polyphenol found in many fruits and vegetables, with potential...
• FISHA laboratory method used to look at genes or chromosomes in cells and tissues. Pieces of DNA that contain a...
• fish oilAn oil derived from the tissues of oily fish. Fish oil is considered valuable due to its high content of...
• fish oil/glycerol/egg lecithin-based emulsionAn injectable, nutritional lipid emulsion composed of 10% fish oil and high amounts of the fish oil-derived...
• fisogatinibAn orally bioavailable inhibitor of human fibroblast growth factor receptor 4 (FGFR4), with potential...
• fistulaAn abnormal opening or passage between two organs or between an organ and the surface of the body. Fistulas...
• FITA test that checks for occult (hidden) blood in the stool. A small sample of stool is placed in a special...
• five element acupunctureAn ancient form of acupuncture based on the principle that there are five universal elements (wood, fire...
• five-year survival rateThe percentage of people in a study or treatment group who are alive five years after they were diagnosed...
• FK463An antibiotic/antifungal drug used to treat infection.
• FlagylA drug that is used to treat infection and is being studied in the treatment of cancer. It is type of...
• flanvotumabA monoclonal antibody directed against the melanosomal membrane protein gp75 (or Tyrosinase-Related Protein 1...
• flavone acetic acidA synthetic flavonoid with vascular targeting properties. Flavone acetic acid exhibits an antiproliferative...
• flavonoidA member of a group of substances found in many plants and plant-based foods. Flavonoids have shown...
• flavonoid tabletA tablet formulation of flavonoids with antioxidant and potential chemopreventive activities. Polyphenolic...
• flavopiridolA substance being studied in the treatment of several types of cancer. It stops cells from dividing and may...
• flaxseedThe seed of the flax plant. It is a rich source of omega-3 fatty acid, fiber, and a compound called lignin...
• flaxseed lignanA group of bioactive polyphenolic phytoestrogens derived from the seed of the flax plant (Linum...
• FLCN geneA gene that makes a protein that may help control cell growth and other important cell functions. Mutated...
• flecainideA drug used to treat abnormal heart rhythms. It may also relieve neuropathic pain, the burning, stabbing, or...
• flexible heteroarotinoid sulfur heteroarotinoid A2An orally bioavailable, synthetic flexible heteroarotinoid (Flex-Het), with antineoplastic activity. Upon...
• flibanserinAn orally bioavailable, non-hormonal, multifunctional serotonin agonist and antagonist (MSAA) that may...
• flizasertibAn orally available inhibitor of receptor-interacting serine/threonine-protein kinase 1 (RIPK1...
• FlomaxA drug used to treat urinary problems caused by an enlarged prostate. Flomax relaxes the muscles of the...
• flonoltinib maleateThe maleate salt form of flonoltinib, an orally bioavailable dual inhibitor of both Janus-associated kinase 2...
• florbenazine F-18A radioconjugate composed of the vesicular monoamine transporter 2 (VMAT2) targeting agent florbenazine , a...
• florbetaben (18F)A stilbene derivative labeled with the positron-emitting isotope fluorine F 18, that may be used for positron...
• flortaucipir F-18A radioconjugate composed of the paired helical filament (PHF) tau binding agent flortaucipir, a...
• flotetuzumabAn anti-CD123/anti-CD3 bispecific humanized monoclonal antibody with potential immunostimulatory and...
• flouride F 18 fluoropivalateA radioconjugate composed of fluoropivalate, a non-natural short-chain fatty acid (SCFA), labeled with the...
• flow chartA diagram that shows the order of steps in a complex process. Also called flow sheet.
• flow cytometryA laboratory method that measures the number of cells, the percentage of live cells, and certain...
• flow sheetA diagram that shows the order of steps in a complex process. Also called flow chart.
• floxuridineA drug used in the treatment of cancer. It is a type of antimetabolite.
• FLT3 agonist-Fc fusion protein GS-3583A fusion protein composed of fms-related tyrosine kinase 3 ligand (FLT3L) and agonist fused to an...
• FLT3 geneA gene that makes a protein that is involved in the formation and growth of new blood cells. Mutated...
• FLT3 inhibitor BMF-500An orally bioavailable, covalent and selective inhibitor of FMS-like tyrosine kinase 3 (FLT3; CD135; STK1...
• FLT3 inhibitor FF-10101 succinateThe succinate salt form of FF-10101, a FMS-like tyrosine kinase 3 (FLT3; CD135; STK1; FLK2) inhibitor, with...
• FLT3 inhibitor HM43239A selective, reversible type I inhibitor of FMS-like tyrosine kinase 3 (FLT3; CD135; STK1; FLK2) with...
• FLT3 inhibitor XY0206A selective inhibitor of FMS-like tyrosine kinase 3 (FLT3; CD135; STK1; FLK2) with potential antineoplastic...
• Flt3 ligand/anti-CTLA-4 antibody/IL-12 engineered oncolytic Vaccinia virus RIVAL-01An oncolytic vaccinia virus (VV; VACV) genetically engineered to express an Fms-like tyrosine kinase 3 (Flt3)...
• FLT3 tyrosine kinase inhibitor TTT-3002An orally bioavailable indolocarbazole derivative and inhibitor of constitutively active mutant forms of...
• FLT3/ABL/Aurora kinase inhibitor KW-2449An orally available inhibitor of FMS-related tyrosine kinase 3 (FLT3, STK1, or FLK2), the tyrosine kinase...
• FLT3/CDK4/6 inhibitor FLX925An orally available inhibitor of FMS-related tyrosine kinase 3 (FLT3, STK1, or FLK2) and the cyclin-dependent...
• FLT3/FGFR dual kinase inhibitor MAX-40279An orally bioavailable inhibitor of the fibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR) and FMS-like tyrosine kinase...
• FLT3/KIT kinase inhibitor AKN-028An orally bioavailable protein tyrosine kinase inhibitor for FMS-related tyrosine kinase 3 (FLT3; STK1) and...
• FLT3/KIT/CSF1R inhibitor NMS-03592088An orally bioavailable inhibitor of the receptor tyrosine kinases FMS-like tyrosine kinase 3 (FLT3; CD135...
• FLT3/KIT/VEGFR2/PDGFRB inhibitor ETN101An orally bioavailable inhibitor of the receptor tyrosine kinases (RTKs) FMS-like tyrosine kinase 3 (FLT3...
• flt3LA drug that increases the number of immune cells and may stimulate the immune system to kill cancer cells.
• Flt3/MerTK inhibitor MRX-2843An orally bioavailable inhibitor of two receptor tyrosine kinases (RTKs), FMS-like tyrosine kinase-3 (Flt3...
• flu matrix peptide p58-66A short chain synthetic antigenic peptide (GILGFVFTL) derived from the influenza virus A matrix protein and...
• fluciclatide F 18A radiopharmaceutical compound of a small synthetic cyclic peptide containing an RGD-sequence (Arg-Gly-Asp)...
• fluciclovine F18A radiotracer containing a synthetic amino acid analogue of L-leucine radiolabeled with fluorine F 18 with...
• fluconazoleA drug that treats infections caused by fungi.
• flucytosineA drug that treats infections caused by fungi.
• fludarabine phosphateA drug used with other drugs to treat adults with B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia and alone to treat...
• fludeoxyglucose F 18A positron-emitting radiopharmaceutical containing radioactive 2-deoxy-2-[18F] fluoro-D-glucose. With similar...
• fludrocortisoneA synthetic corticosteroid. It is used to replace steroid hormones normally produced by the adrenal gland.
• fludrocortisone acetateThe acetate salt of a synthetic fluorinated corticosteroid with antiinflammatory and antiallergic activities...
• fluidA substance that flows smoothly and takes the shape of its container. Liquids and gases are fluids.
• fluid deprivation testA test to measure how much urine is made and how concentrated it becomes when no fluid is given to a patient...
• fluid replacement therapyTreatment to replace fluids that are lost from the body because of surgery, injury, dehydration, disease, or...
• flu-like symptomsA group of symptoms that are similar to those caused by the influenza (flu) virus. These include fever...
• flu-like syndromeA group of symptoms that are similar to those caused by the influenza (flu) virus. These include fever...
• flumatinib mesylateThe orally bioavailable, mesylate salt form of the tyrosine kinase inhibitor flumatinib, with potential...
• fluocinolone acetonideThe acetonide salt form of fluocinolone, a synthetic fluorinated corticosteroid with antiinflammatory...
• fluocinonide creamA topical cream containing the synthetic glucocorticoid fluocinonide, with anti-inflammatory and antipruritic...
• fluorescein angiographyA procedure that uses a special dye and camera to look at the blood vessels in the back of the eye. A yellow...
• fluorescein sodium injectionAn injectable form of the sodium salt of the fluorophore fluorescein. Fluorescein responds to electromagnetic...
• fluorescein-conjugated Wisteria floribunda lectinA fluorescein conjugated to a preparation of lectin(s) extracted from the seeds of Wisteria floribunda...
• fluorescence imaging agent EMI-137A water-soluble compound composed of a 26-amino acid cyclic peptide targeting the human hepatocyte growth...
• fluorescence in situ hybridizationA laboratory method used to look at genes or chromosomes in cells and tissues. Pieces of DNA that contain a...
• fluorescence microscopyThe use of a special microscope to see objects that give off fluorescent light. For example, cells or tissue...
• fluorescence-guided surgerySurgery that uses a fluorescent substance and a special microscope to show tumor margins (edges) so that more...
• fluorescent antibody SGM-101A near infrared-emitting fluorochrome-labeled anti-carcinoembryonic antigen (ACE; anti-CEA) monoclonal...
• fluorescent cRGDY PEG-Cy5.5 C dotsAn imaging agent composed of silica-based nanoparticles labeled with a near-infrared (NIR) fluorophore...
• fluorescent dye LS301A hydrophobic near-infrared (NIR) fluorescent probe composed of a NIR fluorescent dye cypate linked to an...
• fluorescent imaging agent cRGD-ZW800-1An imaging agent composed of the cyclic arginine-glycine-aspartic acid (cRGD)-based peptide derivative...
• fluorescent imaging ligand OTL38A fluorescent imaging agent composed of a folate receptor-alpha (FRa)-targeting ligand conjugated to a...
• fluorescent protease-activated peptide AVB-620A protease-cleavable peptide linked to a fluorescent probe, with potential imaging activity. Upon intravenous...
• fluorideA form of the element fluorine that helps prevent tooth decay. Fluoride may be naturally present in drinking...
• fluorine 18 F-fludarabineA radiopharmaceutical containing the purine analog fludarabine that is labeled with the radioisotope fluorine...
• fluorine F 18 3F-PHPGA radioconjugate containing a substrate of the norepinephrine transporter (NET), chromaffin granule amine...
• fluorine F 18 4-fluoro-1-naphtholA radioconjugate composed of a myeloperoxidase (MPO) activity tracer labeled with fluorine F 18, with...
• fluorine F 18 alphaVbeta6-binding peptideA radiotracer composed of a 20 amino acid peptide derived from the GH loop of an envelope protein (VP1) of...
• fluorine F 18 boronophenylalanineA radioconjugate composed of boronophenylalanine (BPA) labeled with the positron-emitting isotope fluorine F...
• fluorine F 18 cholineA radioconjugate composed of choline labeled with the positron-emitting isotope fluorine F 18, with potential...
• fluorine F 18 clofarabineA radioconjugate composed of the nucleoside analog and deoxycytidine kinase (DCK)-dependent pro-drug...
• fluorine F 18 CP18 peptideA triazole containing pentapeptide labeled with the positron-emitting isotope fluorine F 18, used as a tracer...
• fluorine F 18 C-SNAT4A radiotracer composed of C-SNAT4 radiolabeled with the radioisotope fluorine F 18, with potential tumor...
• fluorine F 18 dabrafenibA radioconjugate containing dabrafenib, a tyrosine kinase inhibitor of the V600 mutated version of the B-raf...
• fluorine F 18 DASA-23A radiotracer composed of DASA-23, a pyruvate kinase isoform M2 (PKM2) ligand, conjugated to the radioisotope...
• fluorine F 18 dasatinibA radioconjugate composed of a derivative of the multi-targeted kinase inhibitor dasatinib conjugated to the...
• fluorine F 18 DCFBCA radioconjugate containing a low molecular weight tracer, DCFBC, specific for prostate-specific membrane...
• fluorine F 18 d-FMAUA radioconjugate comprised of the synthetic pyrimidine analogue...
• fluorine F 18 FAPI-74A radioconjugate composed of FAPI-74, a quinoline-based fibroblast activation protein (FAP)-targeted tracer...
• fluorine F 18 FDHTA radioconjugate containing a derivative of the androgen testosterone...
• fluorine F 18 florastaminA radioconjugate composed of the human prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA)-targeting ligand...
• fluorine F 18 florbetapirA radioconjugate composed of florbetapir, an amyloid-binding ligand, labeled with the positron-emitting...
• fluorine F 18 florilglutamic acidA radioconjugate composed of the radionuclide fluorine F 18 conjugated to the florilglutamic acid that...
• fluorine F 18 fluoro furanyl norprogesteroneThe progesterone derivative fluoro furanyl norprogesterone (FFNP), radiolabeled with fluorine F 18, with...
• fluorine F 18 fluorobenzyl triphenyl phosphoniumA radioconjugate and cationic lipophilic agent consisting of fluorobenzyl triphenyl phosphonium (FBnTP)...
• fluorine F 18 fluoroethylcholineEthylcholine labeled with fluorine F 18, a positron-emitting isotope. Fluorine F 18 fluoroethylcholine...
• fluorine F 18 fluoropaclitaxelA radiotracer containing paclitaxel labeled with the radioisotope fluorine F 18 with potential use as an...
• fluorine F 18 fluoro-PEG6-IPQAA radioconjugate containing the tracer PEG6-IPQA labeled with fluorine F 18 for potential tumor imaging using...
• fluorine F 18 fluorthanatraceA radiotracer consisting of an analogue of the poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase 1 (PARP1) inhibitor rucaparib...
• fluorine F 18 FMDHTA radioconjugate containing a derivative of the androgen testosterone (FMDHT) and labeled with the...
• fluorine F 18 FP-R01-MG-F2A radiotracer composed of the integrin alphaVbeta6 (aVb6) ligand and cystine knot peptide R01 variant...
• fluorine F 18 FTC-146A radioconjugate composed of the selective sigma-1 receptor (S1R) ligand FTC-146 labeled with the...
• fluorine F 18 galacto-RGD peptideA radiotracer composed of a cyclic Arg-Gly-Asp (RGD) peptide that is conjugated with galactose and...
• fluorine F 18 GEH121224A radioconjugate composed of a human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2; ErbB2; HER-2)-targeting ligand...
• fluorine F 18 integrin alpha v beta 6-targeted binding peptideA radiotracer composed of an integrin alphaVbeta6 (aVb6) binding peptide (BP) radiolabeled with the...
• Fluorine F 18 ISO-1A radioconjugate consisting of the benzamide ligand ISO-1 labeled with the radioisotope fluorine F18 with...
• fluorine F 18 LY3546117A radioconjugate composed of the granzyme B-targeting agent LY3546117 labeled with the radionuclide fluorine...
• fluorine F 18 NOSA radiotracer composed of an analog of the reversible nitric oxide synthase (NOS) inhibitor, 2-amino...
• fluorine F 18 ODS2004436A radioconjugate containing the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) kinase tracer ODS2004436 labeled with...
• fluorine F 18 para-chloro-2-fluoroethyl-etomidateA radioconjugate composed of para-chloro-2-fluoroethyletomidate (CETO) conjugated to the radioisotope...
• fluorine F 18 PARP inhibitorA radiotracer consisting of a 1(2H)phthalazinone-based poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase 1 (PARP1) inhibitor...
• fluorine F 18 piflufolastatA urea-based radiotracer composed of the prostate specific membrane antigen (PSMA) targeting agent DCFPyL and...
• fluorine F 18 PSMA-1007A radioconjugate containing the human prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA)-targeting ligand, PSMA-1007...
• fluorine F 18 PT2385A radioconjugate containing PT2385, a small molecule inhibitor of the hypoxia inducible factor (HIF)-2alpha...
• fluorine F 18 RD2A radioconjugate composed of the amyloid-beta-binding peptide RD2 labeled with the radionuclide fluorine F...
• fluorine F 18 RGD-K5A radiotracer composed of a cyclic triazole-containing the Arg-Gly-Asp (RGD) peptide (RGD-K5) radiolabeled...
• fluorine F 18 tetrafluoroborateA radioconjugate composed of the sodium-iodide symporter (NIS; SLC5A5) ligand tetrafluoroborate (TFB) labeled...
• fluorine F 18 trioxolaneA labile iron pool (LIP) radiotracer composed of 1,2,4-trioxolane (TRX) radiolabeled with the...
• fluorine F 18 W372A radiotracer composed of W372 radiolabeled with the radioisotope fluorine F 18, with potential amyloid-beta...
• fluorine F 18 WC-4-116A radioconjugate composed of an isatin sulfonamide analog labeled with the positron-emitting isotope fluorine...
• fluorine F 18-16 alpha-fluoroestradiolA radiolabeled substance being studied as an imaging agent in breast cancer. Fluorine F 18-16...
• fluorine F 18-4-L-fluoroglutamine (2S,4R)A radioconjugate and glutamine analog consisting of the fluorine F 18 labeled 2S, 4R stereoisomer of...
• fluorine F 18-5-fluoro-2-deoxycytidineA radioconjugate composed of a fluorinated pyrimidine analog, linked to the radioisotope fluorine F 18 with...
• fluorine F 18-6-fluorodopamineA radioconjugate consisting of 6-fluorodopamine labeled with fluorine F18 (6-[18F]FDA), with potential...
• fluorine F 18-active site inhibited factor VIIaA radioconjugate containing a tissue factor (TF) tracer, a derivative of activated factor VII (FVIIa)...
• fluorine F 18-AIF-NOTA-neurotensinA radioconjugate containing neurotensin (NT) linked to the radionuclide fluorine F 18 (18F), by the...
• fluorine F 18-AIF-NOTA-pentixatherA radioconjugate composed of the pentapeptide pentixather, a chemokine receptor C-X-C chemokine receptor type...
• fluorine F 18-alfatide IIA radiotracer composed of a pegylated, dimeric arginine-glycine-aspartic acid (RGD) peptide (PRGD2)...
• fluorine F 18-AlF-cys-variant 3 pH low insertion peptidesA radioconjugate composed of pH (low) insertion peptides (pHLIP) variant 3 (Var3) conjugated, via a cysteine...
• fluorine F 18-Al-NOTA-MATBBNA radioconjugate containing a bombesin (BBN) peptide analog, derived from an unspecified GRPR antagonist...
• fluorine F 18-Al-NOTA-octreotideA radioconjugate consisting of octreotide linked to the radionuclide fluorine F 18 (18F), by the macrocyclic...
• fluorine F 18-AMBF3-TATEA radioconjugate consisting of a alkyltrifluoroborate conjugated to tyrosine-3-octreotate (Tyr3-octreotate or...
• fluorine F 18-ara-GA radioconjugate composed of the guanosine analog arabinosyl guanine (Ara-G), a high-affinity substrate for...
• fluorine F 18-azafolA radioconjugate containing a folic acid receptor (FR; folate receptor) tracer labeled with fluorine F 18...
• fluorine F 18-BMS-986229A radiotracer composed of BMS-986229, a tracer targeting programmed cell death-1 ligand 1 (PD-L1; cluster of...
• fluorine F 18-DPA-714A radioconjugate composed of DPA-714, a ligand for the 18 kDa translocator protein (TSPO), and labeled with...
• fluorine F 18-EF5A radioactive substance being studied in positron emission tomography (PET) imaging to find cancer cells that...
• fluorine F 18-FEQAA radioactive substance being studied in positron emission tomography (PET) imaging to diagnose cancer and to...
• fluorine F 18-FETrpA radioconjugate containing an analog of tryptophan, fluoroethyl-tryptophan (FETrp), labeled with the...
• fluorine F 18-fludeoxyglucoseA radioactive form of glucose used in positron emission tomography (PET) imaging. Fluorine F...
• fluorine F 18-fluoroazomycin arabinosideA radiofluorinated 2-nitroimidazole derivative with hypoxia-specific tracer activity. Fluorine F...
• fluorine F 18-fluoromethylcholineA radioactive substance being studied in positron emission tomography (PET) imaging to find certain types of...
• fluorine F 18-fluoromisonidazoleA radioactive substance being studied as an imaging agent in head and neck cancer and other types of cancer...
• fluorine F 18-fluorothymidineA radioactive substance being studied in the diagnosis of cancer. Fluorine F 18-fluorothymidine is injected...
• fluorine F 18-labeled 2-FACPCA radioconjugate composed of an analog of the synthetic, alicyclic amino acid aminocyclopentane carboxylic...
• fluorine F 18-labeled DX600A radioconjugate composed of DX600, a peptide targeting angiotensin converting enzyme 2 (ACE2), labeled with...
• fluorine F 18-labeled MeFAMPA radioconjugate composed of the non-natural amino acid (R)-3-fluoro-2-methyl-2-(methylamino)propanoic acid...
• fluorine F 18-labeled S-(3-Fluoropropyl)homocysteine hydrochlorideThe hydrochloride salt form of a radioconjugate composed of a synthetic derivative of the amino acid...
• fluorine F 18-PEG3-FPNA radioconjugate comprised of PEG3-FPN, a pegylated tracer for melanin, and labeled with the...
• fluorine F 18-sodium fluoride PETA procedure used to find out if cancer has spread to the bone. A small amount of a radioactive substance...
• fluorine F 18-WL12A radiotracer composed of the programmed cell death-1 ligand 1 (PD-L1; cluster of differentiation 274...
• fluorine F18 BMS-986192A radiotracer composed of the adnectin BMS-986192, a fibronectin-based protein that targets programmed cell...
• fluorodopa F 18The amino acid analog fluorodopa (FDOPA) labeled with fluorine F 18, a positron-emitting isotope, with...
• FluoroplexA drug that contains the active ingredient fluorouracil and is used as a cream to treat actinic keratosis (a...
• fluoropyrimidineOne of a group of substances used to treat cancer. A fluoropyrimidine is a type of antimetabolite. Examples...
• fluoroquinoloneA type of drug used to prevent and treat infections.
• fluoroscopeAn x-ray machine that makes it possible to see internal organs in motion.
• fluoroscopyAn x-ray procedure that makes it possible to see internal organs in motion.
• fluorouracilA drug given as an injection to treat cancers of the breast, colon, rectum, stomach, and pancreas and as a...
• fluorouracil implantAn implant containing a sustained release particle of fluorouracil, an antimetabolite fluoropyrimidine analog...
• fluorouracil-e therapeutic implantAn injectable collagen matrix gel containing the antimetabolite fluorouracil and the sympathicomimetic agent...
• fluosol-DAA perfluorocarbon blood substitute in trials for the treatment of severe anemia
• fluoxetineA drug used to treat depression. It is a type of antidepressant.
• fluoxymesteroneA halogenated derivative of 17-alpha-methyltestosterone. Similar to testosterone, fluoxymesterone binds to...
• fluphenazine hydrochlorideA drug that is used to treat mental and emotional disorders and is being studied in the treatment of multiple...
• flurbiprofenA derivative of propionic acid, and a phenylalkanoic acid derivative of non-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs...
• flurocitabineA Cytosine Arabinoside derivative that inhibits pyrimidine synthesis, causing inhibition of DNA synthesis...
• flutamideA drug used with another drug to treat certain types of prostate cancer. Flutamide binds to proteins called...
• flutemetamol F 18A radiopharmaceutical containing flutemetamol, a thioflavin derivative of Pittsburgh compound B (PiB) labeled...
• fluticasone propionateThe propionate salt form of fluticasone, a synthetic trifluorinated glucocorticoid receptor agonist with...
• fluvastatin sodiumThe sodium salt of a synthetic lipid-lowering agent with potential antineoplastic activity. Fluvastatin...
• fluvoxamineA drug used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder. It is a type of antidepressant agent and selective...
• fluvoxamine maleateThe maleate salt form of fluvoxamine, a 2-aminoethyl oxime ether of aralkylketones, with antidepressant...
• FMISOA radioactive substance being studied as an imaging agent in head and neck cancer and other types of cancer...
• FMS inhibitor JNJ-40346527A small molecule and orally available inhibitor of colony-stimulating factor-1 receptor (CSF1R; FMS) with...
• Fms/Trk tyrosine kinase inhibitor PLX7486The tosylate salt form of PLX7486, a selective inhibitor of the receptor tyrosine kinases colony-stimulating...
• FNA biopsyThe removal of fluid, cells, or tissue with a thin needle for examination under a microscope. Also called...
• FOBTA test that checks for occult (hidden) blood in the stool. A small sample of stool is placed in a special...
• focalIn terms of cancer, limited to a specific area.
• folateA nutrient in the vitamin B complex that the body needs in small amounts to function and stay healthy. Folate...
• folate antagonistA type of drug that stops cells from using folic acid to make DNA and may kill cancer cells. Certain folate...
• folate binding protein E39 peptide vaccineA cancer vaccine comprised of human leukocyte antigen (HLA) A2 restricted folate binding protein (FBP)...
• folate binding protein J65 peptide vaccineA cancer vaccine comprised of human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-A2-restricted folate binding protein (FBP)...
• folate receptor alpha positiveDescribes cells that have a protein called folate receptor alpha on their surface. This protein is involved...
• folate receptor alpha-loaded dendritic cell vaccineA cell-based vaccine composed of autologous-monocyte-derived dendritic cells (DCs) loaded with five...
• folate receptor-targeted epothilone BMS753493A folate receptor-targeting antimitotic agent with potential antineoplastic activity. Folate...
• folate receptor-targeted technetium Tc 99m EC20A folate receptor-targeting radiopharmaceutical consisting of a folate-containing tetrapeptide chelator to...
• folate receptor-targeted tubulysin conjugate EC1456An injectable targeted small molecule drug conjugate (SMDC) consisting of folate (vitamin B9) covalently...
• folate receptor-targeted vinca alkaloid EC0489A folate receptor-targeting cytotoxic drug conjugate consisting of a folate vitamin analogue linked to a...
• folate receptor-targeted vinca alkaloid/mitomycin C EC0225A folate receptor-targeting cytotoxic agent with potential antineoplastic activity. Folate receptor-targeted...
• folate-FITCA conjugate consisting of fluorescein isothiocyanate (FITC) conjugated with folate with potential...
• FOLFIRIAn abbreviation for a chemotherapy combination used to treat advanced colorectal cancer that has spread. It...
• FOLFIRI regimenAn abbreviation for a chemotherapy combination used to treat advanced colorectal cancer that has spread. It...
• FOLFIRI-Avastin regimenA chemotherapy combination used as an initial treatment of colorectal cancer that has spread. It includes the...
• FOLFIRI-bevacizumabA chemotherapy combination used as an initial treatment of colorectal cancer that has spread. It includes the...
• FOLFIRI-bevacizumab regimenA chemotherapy combination used as an initial treatment of colorectal cancer that has spread. It includes the...
• FOLFIRI-cetuximabA chemotherapy combination used to treat a certain type of colorectal cancer that has spread to other parts...
• FOLFIRI-cetuximab regimenA chemotherapy combination used to treat a certain type of colorectal cancer that has spread to other parts...
• FOLFIRINOXAn abbreviation for a chemotherapy combination used to treat pancreatic cancer that has spread to other parts...
• FOLFIRINOX regimenAn abbreviation for a chemotherapy combination used to treat pancreatic cancer that has spread to other parts...
• FOLFOXAn abbreviation for a combination chemotherapy regimen that is used to treat colorectal cancer. It includes...
• FOLFOX regimenAn abbreviation for a combination chemotherapy regimen that is used to treat colorectal cancer. It includes...
• FOLFOX-4An abbreviation for a combination chemotherapy regimen that is used to treat colorectal cancer. It includes...
• FOLFOX-4 regimenAn abbreviation for a combination chemotherapy regimen that is used to treat colorectal cancer. It includes...
• FOLFOX-6An abbreviation for a combination chemotherapy regimen that is used to treat colorectal cancer. It includes...
• FOLFOX-6 regimenAn abbreviation for a combination chemotherapy regimen that is used to treat colorectal cancer. It includes...
• FOLFOX-7An abbreviation for a combination chemotherapy regimen that is used to treat colorectal cancer. It includes...
• FOLFOX-7 regimenAn abbreviation for a combination chemotherapy regimen that is used to treat colorectal cancer. It includes...
• folic acidA nutrient in the vitamin B complex that the body needs in small amounts to function and stay healthy. Folic...
• folic acid antagonistA type of drug that stops cells from using folic acid to make DNA and may kill cancer cells. Certain folic...
• folinic acidA form of folic acid used alone or with other drugs to treat certain types of colorectal cancer and anemia...
• folitixorinA folate-based biomodulator with potential antineoplastic activity. Folitixorin stabilizes the covalent...
• follicleA sac or pouch-like cavity formed by a group of cells. In the ovaries, one follicle contains one egg. In the...
• follicle-stimulating hormoneA hormone made in the pituitary gland. In females, it acts on the ovaries to make the follicles and eggs...
• follicular large cell lymphomaA rare type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (cancer that begins in the cells of the immune system) that is marked by...
• follicular lymphomaA type of B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (cancer of the immune system) that is usually indolent (slow-growing)...
• follicular mixed cell lymphomaAn indolent (slow-growing) type of B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (cancer of the lymphatic system) in which...
• follicular thyroid cancerCancer that forms in follicular cells in the thyroid. It grows slowly and is highly treatable.
• folliculin geneA gene that makes a protein that may help control cell growth and other important cell functions. Mutated...
• folliculitisInflammation of a follicle (a sac or pouch-like cavity), usually a hair follicle.
• follitropinA hormone made in the pituitary gland. In females, it acts on the ovaries to make the follicles and eggs...
• follow-upMonitoring a person's health over time after treatment. This includes keeping track of the health of people...
• follow-up careCare given to a patient over time after finishing treatment for a disease. Follow-up care involves regular...
• follow-up care planA detailed plan given to a patient after treatment ends, that contains a summary of the patient’s treatment...
• FolotynA drug used to treat peripheral T-cell lymphoma (a fast-growing form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma) that recurred...
• fondaparinux sodiumA drug used to prevent blood clots from forming inside blood vessels in the leg. It is being studied in the...
• Food and Drug AdministrationAn agency in the U.S. federal government whose mission is to protect public health by making sure that food...
• foralumabA monoclonal antibody directed against cluster of differentiation 3 (CD3) epsilon, with immunomodulatory...
• foreignIn medicine, foreign describes something that comes from outside the body. A foreign substance in the body’s...
• foreskinThe loose skin that covers the head of the penis.
• foretinibA substance being studied in the treatment of cancer. Foretinib blocks enzymes involved in the growth and...
• forimtamigA T-cell engaging bispecific antibody directed against both the tumor-associated antigen (TAA) G-protein...
• foritinib succinateThe succinate salt form of foritinib, an orally bioavailable inhibitor of the receptor tyrosine kinases...
• Form FDA 1572-Statement of InvestigatorA form that must be filed by an investigator running a clinical trial to study a new drug or agent. The...
• formaldehydeA chemical commonly used to kill germs and to preserve laboratory specimens and tissues. It is also used to...
• formestaneA synthetic steroidal substance with antineoplastic activity. Formestane binds irreversibly to and inhibits...
• formoterol fumarate oralThe orally bioavailable fumarate salt of formoterol, a long-acting, selective beta2-adrenergic receptor...
• formoterol fumarate/roxithromycinA combination preparation of the fumarate salt of a beta2-adrenergic receptor agonist and a macrolide...
• forodesine hydrochlorideA substance being studied in the treatment of some types of leukemia and lymphoma. It is a type of purine...
• fortified foodA food that has extra nutrients added to it or has nutrients added that are not normally there. Examples are...
• FosamaxA drug used to treat certain bone conditions, such as osteoporosis and Paget disease of the bone. It is also...
• fosaprepitant dimeglumineThe dimeglumine salt form of fosaprepitant, the water-soluble, N-phosphorylated prodrug of aprepitant, with...
• fosbretabulin disodiumThe disodium salt of a water-soluble phosphate derivative of a natural stilbenoid phenol derived from the...
• fosbretabulin tromethamineThe tromethamine salt form of prodrug fosbretabulin, a water-soluble phosphate derivative of a stilbenoid...
• foscarnet sodiumA drug used to treat infections with herpesviruses in people whose immune systems are weakened by AIDS. It...
• FoscavirA drug used to treat infections with herpesviruses in people whose immune systems are weakened by AIDS. It...
• foscenvivintA potent, specific inhibitor of the canonical Wnt signaling pathway in cancer stem cells with potential...
• fosciclopiroxA phosphoryloxymethyl (POM) ester-based prodrug of ciclopirox (CPX), a synthetic, broad-spectrum antifungal...
• fosdesdenosine sipalabenamideA phosphoramidate derivative of the monophosphate form of cordycepin (3'-deoxyadenosine; 3'-dA), an adenosine...
• fosfestrolThe diphosphate ester of a synthetic, nonsteroidal form of estrogen. A well-known teratogen and carcinogen...
• fosfomycin tromethamineThe tromethamine salt form of fosfomycin, a synthetic broad-spectrum antibiotic. Fosfomycin tromethamine...
• fosgemcitabine palabenamideA pyrimidine analogue and a proprietary prodrug based on an aryloxy phosphoramidate derivative of gemcitabine...
• fosifloxuridine nafalbenamideA phosphoramidate-based prodrug of the monophosphate (MP) form of 5-fluoro-2'-deoxyuridine (FUdR; FUDR), the...
• foslevcromakalimAn ophthalmic solution containing a prodrug of levcromakalim, a modulator of the adenosine triphosphate...
• foslinanibAn orally bioavailable agent with potential antineoplastic and anti-vasculogenic mimicry activities. Upon...
• fosnetupitant/palonosetron hydrochlorideA combination formulation containing the prodrug of netupitant, fosnetupitant, a selective neurokinin 1...
• fosphenytoin sodiumThe sodium salt form of fosphenytoin, a prodrug that is hydrolyzed to the anticonvulsant phenytoin upon...
• fosquidoneA water-soluble pentacyclic pyrolloquinone analogue of mitoquidone with potential antineoplastic activity...
• fostamatinib disodiumA drug used to treat thrombocytopenia (a low blood platelet count) in adults with chronic immune...
• fostriecinAn anti-tumor antibiotic isolated from the bacterium Streptomyces pulveraceus. Fostriecin inhibits...
• fotemustineA substance being studied in the treatment of advanced melanoma, glioblastoma (a type of brain tumor) that...
• FotivdaA drug used to treat adults with advanced renal cell carcinoma (a type of kidney cancer). It is used in...
• FoundationOne CDx testA laboratory test done on a tumor tissue sample to help match a patient's tumor to a specific drug or...
• founder mutationA genetic alteration observed with high frequency in a group that is or was geographically or culturally...
• founder variantA genetic alteration observed with high frequency in a group that is or was geographically or culturally...
• fowlpox virus vaccine vectorA recombinant fowlpox virus-based vaccine vector designed to express various tumor-associated peptide...
• fowlpox-NY-ESO-1 vaccineA cancer vaccine consisting of a recombinant fowlpox virus vector encoding an immunogenic peptide derived...
• FPV vaccine CV301A cancer vaccine consisting of a recombinant fowlpox viral (FPV) vector encoding both the two human...
• FPV-brachyury-TRICOM vaccineA cancer vaccine consisting of a recombinant fowlpox viral (FPV) vector encoding the human transcription...

564 of 17,721 terms in Oncology and biomedicine terminology (MLC-0111). Request the full dataset.