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A protein made by the body that causes certain nerve cells to grow and helps keep them alive.
Industry:Health care
The thin top layer of the dermis (the inner layer of the skin). The papillary dermis has connective tissue and blood vessels that give nutrients to the epidermis (the outer layer of the skin) and that help control the temperature of the skin.
Industry:Health care
A nonmetallic element that is found in the blood, muscles, nerves, bones, and teeth and is a component of adenosine triphosphate (ATP; the primary energy source for the body's cells).
Industry:Health care
A vaccine used to prevent cervical, vulvar, and vaginal cancer caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) types 16 and 18 and genital warts caused by HPV types 6 and 11. It is also used to prevent lesions that are caused by these viruses and that can lead to cervical, vulvar, or vaginal cancer. Quadrivalent human papillomavirus (types 6, 11, 16, and 18) recombinant vaccine is used in females aged 9-26 years. It is also used to prevent genital warts in males aged 9-26 years. Quadrivalent human papillomavirus (types 6, 11, 16, and 18) recombinant vaccine is being studied in the treatment of other medical conditions. Also called Gardasil.
Industry:Health care
A type of cell that makes up certain types of connective tissue (supporting tissue that surrounds other tissues and organs).
Industry:Health care
A cell from which other types of cells develop. For example, blood cells develop from blood-forming stem cells.
Industry:Health care
A form of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) that is made in the laboratory. It is used to test for remaining or recurring cancer cells in patients who have been treated for thyroid cancer. Also called Thyrogen.
Industry:Health care
A type of drug that blocks cell growth by stopping mitosis (cell division). Vinca alkaloids interfere with microtubules (cellular structures that help move chromosomes during mitosis). They are used to treat cancer. A vinca alkaloid is a type of mitotic inhibitor and a type of antimicrotubule agent.
Industry:Health care
A pouch that forms the first part of the large intestine. It connects the small intestine to the colon, which is part of the large intestine.
Industry:Health care
A rare type of tumor, usually of the female genital tract, in which the insides of the cells look clear when viewed under a microscope. Also called clear cell carcinoma and mesonephroma.
Industry:Health care
