Oncology and biomedicine terminology · MLC-0111
Oncology and biomedicine terms: H (632)
- human lysozyme-containing goat milkA preparation of human lysozyme-containing goat milk produced by goats that have been genetically engineered...
- human MHC non-restricted cytotoxic T-cell line TALL-104An allogeneic human cytotoxic T-lymphocyte cell line with potential antineoplastic activity. Human MHC...
- human monoclonal antibody 216A naturally-occurring human IgM monoclonal antibody with potential antineoplastic activity. Human monoclonal...
- human monoclonal antibody B11-hCG beta fusion protein CDX-1307A human monoclonal antibody (B11) directed against the mannose receptor and linked to the beta-subunit of...
- human myeloid progenitor cells CLT-008Early- to late-stage myeloid progenitor cells derived from adult human stem cells with potential...
- human papillomavirusA group of more than 200 common viruses. Some human papillomaviruses, called cutaneous human...
- human papillomavirus 16A type of HPV that is transmitted sexually and causes cancers of the cervix, anus, oropharynx (the middle...
- human papillomavirus 16 E7 peptideA synthetic peptide sequence of human papillomavirus (HPV) E7 nuclear protein which is used to produce...
- human papillomavirus 18A type of HPV that is transmitted sexually and causes cancers of the cervix, anus, oropharynx (the middle...
- human papillomavirus DNA testA laboratory test in which cells are scraped from the cervix to look for DNA of human papillomaviruses (HPV)...
- human papillomavirus RNA testA laboratory test in which cells are scraped from the cervix to look for RNA of the most common types of...
- human papillomavirus testA laboratory test in which cells are tested for DNA or RNA from certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV)...
- human papillomavirus tumor antigen vaccineA vaccinia viral based vaccine, encoding epitopes of E6 and E7 proteins from human papillomavirus (HPV) types...
- human papillomavirus vaccineA vaccine that helps protect the body against infection with certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV). HPV...
- human papillomavirus vaccine V503A vaccine consisting of noninfectious, recombinant virus-like particles (VLP) containing the major viral...
- human participant protection regulationsLaws set by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to protect a person from risks in...
- human prostate-specific membrane antigen plasmid DNA vaccineA vaccine consisting of a plasmid DNA encoding the human prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA). Upon...
- human T-cell leukemia virus type 1A type of virus that infects T cells (a type of white blood cell) and can cause leukemia and lymphoma. Human...
- human T-cell lymphotropic virus type 1A type of virus that infects T cells (a type of white blood cell) and can cause leukemia and lymphoma. Human...
- human trefoil factor 1-secreting Lactococcus lactis AG013An oral rinse solution containing a strain of the bacteria Lactococcus lactis (L. lactis) genetically...
- Human Varicella Zoster Immune GlobulinA human plasma-derived immunoglobulin G (IgG) formulation containing high levels of antibodies against...
- human-derived Enterococcus strain MNC-168An enteric-coated capsule formulation composed of a live Enterococcus strain derived from the human gut...
- humanized monoclonal antibodyA type of antibody made in the laboratory by combining a human antibody with a small part of a mouse or rat...
- humanized monoclonal antibody MEDI-522A substance being studied in the treatment of some types of cancer and other conditions. Humanized monoclonal...
- HuMax-CD20A drug used alone or with other drugs to treat certain types of chronic lymphocytic leukemia. It is also...
- humidifierA machine that puts moisture in the air.
- humor therapyA type of therapy that uses humor to help relieve pain and stress and improve a person’s sense of well-being...
- Hurthle cell neoplasmAn uncommon type of thyroid tumor that can be benign or malignant.
- hyaluronic acidA glucosaminoglycan consisting of D-glucuronic acid and N-acetyl-D-glucosamine disaccharide units that is a...
- hyaluronic acid-based gelA sterile, biodegradable hydrogel containing non-animal stabilized hyaluronic acid (HA) that can be used as a...
- hyaluronic acid-based hydrating vaginal gelA clear, colorless water-based vaginal gel containing the partial benzyl ester of hyaluronic acid (HA) with...
- hyaluronic acid/chondroitin sulfate/poloxamer 407 oral solutionAn oral solution composed of the glycosaminoglycan hyaluronic acid (HA), chondroitin sulfate (CS) and the...
- hyaluronic acid-containing topical creamA topical cream formulation containing hyaluronic acid (HA) with wound repair-promoting, skin moisturizing...
- hyaluronidaseAn enzyme that breaks down a substance in the body called hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid is found...
- HycamtinA drug used alone or with other drugs to treat certain types of ovarian cancer, small cell lung cancer, and...
- hycanthoneA thioxanthene derivative of lucanthone with anti-schistosomal activity and potential antineoplastic...
- hydatidiform moleA slow-growing tumor that develops from trophoblastic cells (cells that help an embryo attach to the uterus...
- hydrated sodium calcium aluminosilicateA naturally occurring, highly mineralized phyllosilicate clay used as a nutritional supplement with mycotoxin...
- hydrationThe process of combining with water. In medicine, the process of giving fluids needed by the body.
- hydrazine sulfateA substance that has been studied as a treatment for cancer and as a treatment for cachexia (body wasting)...
- HydreaA drug that contains the active ingredient hydroxyurea and is used alone or with other anticancer drugs or...
- hydrocarbonA substance made of only hydrogen and carbon. Examples of hydrocarbons are coal, petroleum, natural gas and...
- hydrocephalusThe abnormal buildup of cerebrospinal fluid in the ventricles of the brain.
- hydrochlorothiazideA short acting thiazide diuretic. Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) is widely used to treat hypertension and edema...
- hydrocodone bitartrateA drug used to treat moderate to severe pain and cough. Hydrocodone bitartrate is made in a lab by modifying...
- hydrocodone/acetaminophenA combination preparation of the analgesic acetaminophen and the semisynthetic opioid agonist hydrocodone...
- hydrocortisoneA drug used to relieve the symptoms of certain hormone shortages and to suppress an immune response.
- hydrocortisone sodium succinateThe sodium salt of hydrocortisone succinate with glucocorticoid property. Hydrocortisone sodium succinate is...
- hydrocortisone sodium succinate/aluminum phosphate gelA gel composed of the sodium succinate form of the glucocorticoid hydrocortisone mixed with aluminum...
- hydrogel-based resiquimod STM-416An injectable biodegradable hydrogel-based, intra-tumoral extended-release (ER) formulation containing the...
- hydrogen cyanideA liquid or gas form of cyanide. Cyanide is a poisonous chemical found in some foods and plants, tobacco...
- hydrogen peroxideA chemical used in bleaches, dyes, cleansers, antiseptics, and disinfectants. In a concentrated form, it is...
- hydrogen peroxide-hyaluronic acid tumor injectable formulationA gel-based formulation composed of a very dilute solution of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) combined with...
- hydrogen-rich waterA nutritional supplement composed of molecular hydrogen-rich water (HRW), with potential preventative...
- hydrolysisA chemical reaction that uses water to break down a compound.
- hydromorphoneThe hydrogenated ketone of morphine, a semi-synthetic opioid with analgesic effects. Hydromorphone...
- hydromorphone hydrochlorideA drug used to treat moderate to severe pain. It may also be used to treat certain types of cough...
- hydronephrosisAbnormal enlargement of a kidney, which may be caused by blockage of the ureter (such as by a kidney stone)...
- Hydrostat IRA drug used to treat moderate to severe pain. It may also be used to treat certain types of cough. Hydrostat...
- hydroureterAbnormal enlargement of the ureter caused by any blockage that prevents urine from draining into the bladder.
- hydroxychloroquineA substance that decreases immune responses in the body. It is used to treat some autoimmune diseases, and is...
- hydroxychloroquine sulfateA synthetic derivative of quinolyl with chemotherapeutic and antibiotic properties, hydroxychloroquine...
- hydroxydaunorubicinA drug that comes from the bacterium Streptomyces peucetius and is used alone or with other drugs to treat...
- hydroxymethylglutaryl-coenzyme A reductase inhibitorA substance that blocks an enzyme needed by the body to make cholesterol and lowers the amount of cholesterol...
- hydroxytyrosolA phenolic phytochemical naturally occurring in extra virgin olive oil, with potential antioxidant...
- hydroxyureaA drug used alone or with other anticancer drugs or radiation therapy under the brand name Hydrea to treat...
- hygieneThe science of health, and the practice of cleanliness that promotes good health and well-being.
- hyperactivityA higher than normal level of activity. Hyperactivity can be used to describe the increased action of a body...
- hyperalgesiaAn increased sensitivity to feeling pain and an extreme response to pain. Hyperalgesia may occur when there...
- hyperalimentationA form of nutritional support that is given directly into the bloodstream through a catheter placed into a...
- hyperbaric oxygenOxygen that is given at a pressure that is higher than the pressure of the atmosphere at sea level. In...
- hyperbilirubinemiaHigher-than-normal amount of bilirubin in the blood. Bilirubin is a substance formed when red blood cells...
- hypercalcemiaHigher than normal levels of calcium in the blood. Some types of cancer increase the risk of hypercalcemia.
- hypercortisolismA condition in which there is too much cortisol (a hormone made by the outer layer of the adrenal gland) in...
- hyper-CVADAn abbreviation for a chemotherapy combination used to treat some types of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)...
- hyper-CVAD regimenAn abbreviation for a chemotherapy combination used to treat some types of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)...
- HyperCVAD regimenA regimen consisting of cyclophosphamide, vincristine, doxorubicin and dexamethasone, administered on a...
- hypercytokinemiaA severe immune reaction in which the body releases too many cytokines into the blood too quickly. Cytokines...
- hyperdiploidA term used to describe cells that have a higher-than-normal amount of DNA, such as having more than the...
- hyperfractionated radiation therapyRadiation treatment in which the total dose of radiation is divided into small doses and treatments are given...
- hyperfractionationA treatment schedule in which the total dose of radiation or chemotherapy is divided into small doses and...
- hyperglycemiaHigher than normal amount of glucose (a type of sugar) in the blood. Hyperglycemia can be a sign of diabetes...
- hypericin sodiumThe sodium salt form of hypericin, an anthraquinone derivative that is naturally found in the yellow flower...
- Hypericum perforatumAn herbal product sold as an over-the-counter treatment for depression. It is being studied for its ability...
- hyperimmune bovine colostrumA dietary supplement consisting of bovine colostrum, containing high titers of immunoglobulins (Igs), with...
- hyperkeratosisA condition marked by thickening of the outer layer of the skin, which is made of keratin (a tough...
- hypernephromaCancer that begins in the lining of the tiny tubes in the kidney that return filtered substances that the...
- hyperparathyroidismA condition in which the parathyroid gland (one of four pea-sized organs found on the thyroid) makes too much...
- hyperpigmentationA common, usually harmless condition in which patches of skin are darker than the surrounding skin. It occurs...
- hyperplasiaAn increase in the number of cells in an organ or tissue. These cells appear normal under a microscope. They...
- hyperpolarized carbon 13 alpha-ketoglutarateA radioconjugate and dynamic nuclear polarization (DNP) metabolic imaging probe composed of hyperpolarized...
- hyperpolarized carbon C 13 pyruvateA hyperpolarized pyruvate labeled with carbon C 13, with potential usage in the diagnostic imaging of cancer...
- hyperpolarized carbon C 13/nitrogen N 15-labeled ureaA radioconjugate composed of hyperpolarized urea radiolabeled with carbon C 13 and nitrogen N 15, that can...
- hyperpolarized helium 3A contrast agent composed of hyperpolarized helium He 3 gas (HP3He), with potential usage in diagnostic...
- hyperpolarized xenon 129A contrast agent composed of hyperpolarized xenon Xe 129 gas (HP129Xe), with potential usage in diagnostic...
- hypersensitivityAn exaggerated response by the immune system to a drug or other substance.
- hypertensionA blood pressure of 140/90 or higher. Hypertension usually has no symptoms. It can harm the arteries and...
- hyperthermiaAbnormally high body temperature. This may be caused as part of treatment, by an infection, or by exposure to...
- hyperthermia therapyA type of treatment in which body tissue is exposed to high temperatures to damage and kill cancer cells or...
- hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapyA treatment used during surgery in which a heated solution containing anticancer drugs is infused directly...
- hyperthermic perfusionA procedure in which a warmed solution containing anticancer drugs is used to bathe, or is passed through the...
- hyperthyroidismA condition that occurs when the thyroid gland makes more thyroid hormones than the body needs. Thyroid...
- hypertonic salineAny solution of sodium chloride (NaCl) in water with a concentration of NaCl higher than that found in...
- hyperuricemiaA buildup of uric acid (a byproduct of metabolism) in the blood. Hyperuricemia is a side effect of some...
- hypervascularHaving a large number of blood vessels.
- hypnosisA trance-like state in which a person becomes more aware and focused on particular thoughts, feelings...
- hypochlorous acid-containing wound spray APR-TD011A sprayable topical formulation composed of a hypotonic acid-oxidizing solution containing the antimicrobial...
- hypofractionated radiation therapyRadiation treatment in which the total dose of radiation is divided into large doses and treatments are given...
- hypofractionationA treatment schedule in which the total dose of radiation is divided into large doses and treatments are...
- hypogammaglobulinemiaA condition in which the level of immunoglobulins (antibodies) in the blood is low and the risk of infection...
- hypoglycemiaAbnormally low blood sugar.
- hypohidrosisA rare condition in which the sweat glands make little or no sweat. It can affect the whole body or a small...
- hypomagnesemiaLower-than-normal amount of magnesium in the blood.
- hypomelanosisDeficiency of melanin.
- hyponatremiaLower-than-normal amount of sodium in the blood.
- hypopharyngeal cancerCancer that forms in tissues of the hypopharynx (the bottom part of the throat). The most common type is...
- hypopharynxThe bottom part of the throat. Cancer of the hypopharynx is also known as hypopharyngeal cancer.
- hypophosphatemiaLower-than-normal amount of phosphorus in the blood.
- hypopigmentationA condition in which the skin is lighter in color than normal. It occurs when special cells in the skin do...
- hypospadiasA birth defect in which the opening of the urethra (the tube through which urine leaves the body) is not in...
- hypotensionAbnormally low blood pressure.
- hypothalamusThe area of the brain that controls body temperature, hunger, and thirst.
- hypothesisA tentative proposal made to explain certain observations or facts that requires further investigation to be...
- hypothyroidismToo little thyroid hormone. Symptoms include weight gain, constipation, dry skin, and sensitivity to the...
- hypotrichosisA rare condition in which there is little or no hair growth on the head, including the brows above the eyes...
- hypoxemiaA condition in which there is not enough oxygen in the blood.
- hypoxiaA condition in which there is a decrease in the oxygen supply to a tissue. In cancer treatment, the level of...
- hypoxia-activated prodrug TH-4000A proprietary, hypoxia-activated prodrug with potential antineoplastic activity. Upon administration, the...
- hypoxia-inducible factorOne of a group of proteins that play an important role in how cells respond to changing levels of oxygen...
- hypoxicHaving too little oxygen.
- hysterectomySurgery to remove the uterus, and sometimes surrounding organs and tissues. There are several different types...
- HytrinA drug used to treat urinary problems caused by an enlarged prostate. It is also used to treat high blood...
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