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The disappearance of symptoms; the disappearance of the tumor. A decrease in or disappearance of signs and symptoms of a tumor or cancer. In partial remission, some, but not all, signs and symptoms have disappeared. In complete remission, all signs and symptoms have...
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Surgical removal of a tumor or organ. A procedure that uses surgery to remove tissue or part or all of an organ.
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Remaining tumor. Tumor cells that remain after attempts to remove the tumor have been made.
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Breathing. To inhale and exhale The words “respiratory” and “respiration” refer to the lungs and breathing, or the movement of respiratory gases, oxygen and carbon dioxide, into and out of the lungs; or a single complete act of breathing. The...
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Recombinant growth hormone, somatropin. Often referred to as hGH or human Growth Hormone. Used to treat growth hormone deficiency and short stature.
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Radioimmunoassay Quantitative chemical test based on displacement of radioligand from antigen-antibody complex.
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Convulsions. Epilepsy. Seizures are caused by temporary disruption in electrical activity of the brain.
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Bony structure at the base of the skull in which the pituitary gland rests. A depression in the middle line of the upper surface of the sphenoid bone in which the pituitary gland is lodged.
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A non-invasive measurement made with calipers from which the percentage body fat can be estimated. A non-invasive measurement made with calipers from which the percentage body fat can be estimated.
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Increased involuntary muscle contraction (the opposite of hypotonicity). Spasticity is a condition in which certain muscles are continuously contracted. This contraction causes stiffness or tightness of the muscles and may interfere with movement, speech, and manner...
