Your Medical Glossary

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Anti-angiogenics

Anti-angiogenics are a group of medications that work to inhibit the growth of new…

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Corneal Perforation

Corneal perforation refers to penetration of the cornea (the area of the…

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Erlotinib

Erlotinib is the active ingredient in the anti-cancer medication…

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Gastrointestinal Perforation

A gastrointestinal perforation referes to a perforation in the stomach or intestines…

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Gemcitabine

Gemcitabine is the active ingredient in Gemzar, an…

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Hepatorenal Syndrome

Hepatorenal syndrome is a life-threatening condition that affects people with liver cirrhosis,…

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Statin-Induced Myopathy

Statin-induced myopathy refers to muscle weakness caused by a nerve dysfunction which arises from…

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Tarceva

Tarceva is an anti-cancer drug used to treat…

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Muscle cramp

Muscle cramps are painful, sometimes disabling, involuntary contractions of a muscles under voluntary control…