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Bioelectric impedance. A non-invasive technique for measuring body composition. Bioelectric impedance analysis is a method for determining the lean body mass. One type of BIA involves standing on a special scale with footpads while a small amount of electrical current...
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A substance used in adjuvant therapy that takes advantage of the body’s own natural defense mechanisms to inhibit the growth of a tumor. An agent or approach intended to modify the relationship between tumor and host by modifying a host’s biological...
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Examination of a small amount of tissue taken from the patient’s body to make a diagnosis. The removal of cells or tissues for examination by a pathologist. The pathologist may study the tissue under a microscope or perform other tests on the cells or tissue....
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The calculated number of white or red blood cells in a cubic millimeter of blood. A test to check the number of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in a sample of blood. Also called complete blood count and CBC. White blood cell (WBC) refers to a blood...
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Bone mineral density. A measure of the amount of minerals (mostly calcium and phosphorous) contained in a certain volume of bone. Bone mineral density measurements are used to diagnose osteoporosis (a condition marked by decreased bone mass), to see how well...
