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Small cell lung cancer
A type of lung cancer in which the cells appear small and round under the microscope. Also called oat cell lung cancer
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- Hepatitis C PCR See: HCV PCR
- Papular Adjective referring to one or more small solid rounded bumps rising from the skin that are each usually 0.5…
- Mouth, dry See: Dry mouth
- Poland syndrome Poland syndrome: A developmental disorder of the chest wall involving a unique pattern of one-sided…
- Osteo- (prefix) Combining form meaning bone. From the Greek 'osteon', bone. Appears for instance in osteoarthritis…
- Bubo An enlarged lymph node ('swollen gland') that is tender and painful, particularly in the groin and armpit…
- Exercise test A test (sometimes called the treadmill test or exercise treadmill test) in which a continuous…
- Bee sting, Africanized All stings from bees (and other large stinging insects such as yellow jackets, hornets and wasps) can trigger…
- Reaction, desmoplastic This term refers to the growth of fibrous or connective tissue. Some tumors elicit a desmoplastic reaction…
- Vaccination, DT DT (diphtheria and tetanus) vaccine does not protect from pertussis and is usually reserved for individuals…
- Body type A somewhat old-fashioned term used to classify the human shape into three primary types: ectomorphic…