Palpation
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| Palpation | |
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| Term | Palpation |
| Short definition | palonosetron hydrochloride - (pronounced) (pa-loh-NOH-seh-tron HY-droh-KLOR-ide) drug used in adults and children from 1 month of age to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy and nausea and vomiting after surgery. Palonosetron hydrochloride blocks the effects of a chemical called serotonin, which attaches to certain nerves and can cause nausea and vomiting. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
palpation - (pronounced) (Buddy-PAY-avoid) Examination by pressing on the surface of the body to palpate the underlying organs or tissues
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