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United States Department of Health and Human Services, Radiation Emergency Medical Management
A slowly progressing cancer that starts in blood-forming tissues such as the bone marrow, and causes large numbers of white blood cells to be produced and enter the blood stream.
Industry:Health care
A large vein that empties into the heart. It carries blood from the legs and feet and from organs in the abdomen and pelvis.
Industry:Health care
An instrument, tool, machine, test kit, or implant that is used to prevent, diagnose, or treat disease or other conditions. Medical devices range from tongue depressors to heart pacemakers and medical imaging equipment.
Industry:Health care
The study of the origin, chemistry, and uses of drugs and their effects on the body.
Industry:Health care
A medical doctor who specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders.
Industry:Health care
A tiny piece of a cell found in the blood that breaks off from a large cell found in the bone marrow. Thrombocytes help wounds heal and prevent bleeding by forming blood clots. Also called platelet.
Industry:Health care
A substance that flows smoothly and takes the shape of its container. Liquids and gases are fluids.
Industry:Health care
A rare cancer that develops in tissues of the heart. Also called cardiac sarcoma.
Industry:Health care
