- Industry: Government
- Number of terms: 33950
- Number of blossaries: 0
- Company Profile:
United States Department of Health and Human Services, Radiation Emergency Medical Management
Rapid beating of the heart, usually defined as greater than 100 beats per minute.
Industry:Health care
The removal of cancer as well as some of the breast tissue around the tumor and the lining over the chest muscles below the tumor. Usually some of the lymph nodes under the arm are also taken out. Also called segmental mastectomy.
Industry:Health care
A form of traditional Chinese mind/body exercise and meditation that uses slow sets of body movements and controlled breathing. Tai chi is done to improve balance, flexibility, muscle strength, and overall health.
Industry:Health care
Cancer that forms in tissues of the hypopharynx (the bottom part of the throat). The most common type is squamous cell carcinoma (cancer that begins in flat cells lining the hypopharynx).
Industry:Health care
Surgery to remove part of one kidney or a kidney tumor, but not an entire kidney.
Industry:Health care
A type of neurohormone (a chemical that is made by nerve cells and used to send signals to other cells). Catecholamines are important in stress responses. High levels cause high blood pressure which can lead to headaches, sweating, pounding of the heart, pain in the chest, and anxiety. Examples of catecholamines include dopamine, epinephrine (adrenaline), and norepinephrine (noradrenaline).
Industry:Health care
A pancreatic cell that produces enzymes that are secreted into the small intestine. These enzymes help digest food as it passes through the gastrointestinal tract.
Industry:Health care
The bottom part of the throat. Cancer of the hypopharynx is also known as hypopharyngeal cancer.
Industry:Health care
