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Oncogenes
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Oncogenes Genes that promote normal cell division.
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Genes
Basic, functional units of heredity, each occupying a specific place on a chromosome.
Cell
Fundamental structural unit of all life. The cell consists primarily of an outer plasma membrane, which separates it from the environment; the genetic material (DNA), which encodes heritable information for the maintainance of life; and the cytoplasm, a heterogeneous assemblage of ions, molecules, and fluid.
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Oncogene
Fragments of genetic material (DNA) that carry the potential to cause cancer (transform normal cells into malignant cells).
Oncogenesis
The causation or production of tumors.
Oncologist
A doctor who specializes in treating cancer patients.
Oncology
The study and treatment of cancers.
Oncovin
Oncovin is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): vincristine sulfate.
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Obstetrics
The branch of medicine that deals with the care of women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the recuperative period following delivery.
Obstruction
A blockage in the GI tract that prevents the flow of liquids or solids.
Occluded artery
An artery that is narrowed by plaque that impedes blood flow.
Occult bleeding
Blood in stool that is not visible to the naked eye. May be a sign of disease such as diverticulosis or colorectal cancer.
Ocular diseases
Diseases of or relating to the eye.
Oncogenes
Oophorectomy
Surgical removal of one or both ovaries.
Open heart surgery
Surgery that involves opening the chest and heart while a heart-lung machine performs for the heart.
Oral
Of or involving the mouth or mouth region or the surface on which the mouth is located.
Oral dissolution therapy
A method of dissolving cholesterol gallstones.
Orchiectomy
The surgical removal of the testicles.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Genes
Basic, functional units of heredity, each occupying a specific place on a chromosome.
Cell
Fundamental structural unit of all life. The cell consists primarily of an outer plasma membrane, which separates it from the environment; the genetic material (DNA), which encodes heritable information for the maintainance of life; and the cytoplasm, a heterogeneous assemblage of ions, molecules, and fluid.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Oncogene
Fragments of genetic material (DNA) that carry the potential to cause cancer (transform normal cells into malignant cells).
Oncogenesis
The causation or production of tumors.
Oncologist
A doctor who specializes in treating cancer patients.
Oncology
The study and treatment of cancers.
Oncovin
Oncovin is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): vincristine sulfate.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Obstetrics
The branch of medicine that deals with the care of women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the recuperative period following delivery.
Obstruction
A blockage in the GI tract that prevents the flow of liquids or solids.
Occluded artery
An artery that is narrowed by plaque that impedes blood flow.
Occult bleeding
Blood in stool that is not visible to the naked eye. May be a sign of disease such as diverticulosis or colorectal cancer.
Ocular diseases
Diseases of or relating to the eye.
Oncogenes
Oophorectomy
Surgical removal of one or both ovaries.
Open heart surgery
Surgery that involves opening the chest and heart while a heart-lung machine performs for the heart.
Oral
Of or involving the mouth or mouth region or the surface on which the mouth is located.
Oral dissolution therapy
A method of dissolving cholesterol gallstones.
Orchiectomy
The surgical removal of the testicles.
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