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Italian-born American oncologist who was a leader in developing and testing drugs to treat Hodgkin's lymphoma, breast cancer and prostate cancer, among other diseases. Calabresi was one of the first to advocate combination chemotherapy. He…
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- AHC Alternating hemiplegia of childhood
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy See: Cognitive therapy
- Lymphocyte A small white blood cell (leukocyte) that plays a large role in defending the body against disease…
- Exacerbate To make worse. For example, smoking may exacerbate systemic lupus erythematosus
- NCEP The National Cholesterol Education Program. See: National Cholesterol Education Program
- Cholecystitis Inflammation of the gallbladder, a complication of gallstones which are formed by cholesterol and pigment…
- Cramping leg pain A serious disease characterized by inflammation of the walls of the blood vessels (vasculitis). The vessels…
- Disease, Crohn A chronic inflammatory disease primarily involving the small and large intestine but which can affect other…
- Ammonium perchlorate See: Perchlorate
- Hereditary sensory and autonomic neuropathy III A degenerative disorder of nerves with progressive spasticity of the legs. Abbreviated as AD-HSP. Spasticity…
- Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) A supplement that has been promoted as an aid to weight loss and muscle building and as a deterrent to…