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None · A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue s · Lumakras (LOO-muh-kras) A drug used to treat adults with non-small cell lung cancer that has spread and has a specific mutation (change) in the KRASGene. It is used in patients who have already received at least one other systemic therapy.  · ergocalciferol (ER-goh-kal-SIH-feh-rol) A form of vitamin D that helps the body use calcium and phosphorus to build strong bones and teeth. It is fat-soluble (can dissolve in fats and oils) and is found in plants and yeast.  · mesenteric membrane - (pronounced) (MEH-zen-TAYR-ik MEM-Brayn) The peritoneal membrane that connects the intestines to the abdominal wall near the back  · Merkel cell cancer - (pronounced) (MER-kul sel KAN-ser) A rare type of cancer that forms on or just under the skin, usually in parts of the body that have been exposed to the sun. It is most common in older people and in people with weakened immune systems.  · Esophageal cancer (ee-SAH-fuh-JEE-ul KAN-ser) Cancer that forms in tissues lining the esophagus (the muscular tube that carries food from the throat to the stomach arrived). Two types of esophageal cancer are squamous cell carcinoma (cancer that starts in flat cells lining the esophagus) and adenoca · infection (in-FEK-avoid) The entry and growth of germs in the body. The germs can be bacteria, viruses, yeast, fungi or other microorganisms.  · Myasthenia gravis - (pronounced) (MY-us-THE-nee-uh GRA-vis) A disease in which antibodies produced by a person's immune system prevent certain nerve-muscle interactions. It causes weakness in the arms and legs, blurred vision, and drooping eyelids or a lopsided head.  · Meningeus - (pronounced) (meh-NIN-jee-ul) Has to do with the meninges (three thin layers of tissue that cover and protect the brain and spinal cord)  · lower jaw - (pronounced) (MAN-dih-bul) The lower jaw is the largest and strongest bone in the face. It forms the lower part of the jaw and part of the mouth.  · ectomesenchymoma (EK-toh-MEH-zen-ky-MOH-muh) A rare, rapidly growing tumor of the nervous system or soft tissues that occurs in children and young adults. Ectomesenchymomas can form on the head and neck, abdomen, perineum, scrotum, or limbs.  · HLA matching (. · myelodysplastic syndrome - (pronounced) (MY-eh-loh-dis-PLAS-tik SIN-drome) A type of cancer in which the bone marrow does not make enough healthy blood cells (white blood cells, red blood cells and platelets) and there are abnormal cells in the blood and/or bone marrow. When there are fewer healthy · Myelofibrosis - (pronounced) (MY-eh-loh-fy-BROH-sis) A disease in which the bone marrow is replaced by fibrous tissue  · MEN-10755 - A cancer drug that belongs to the antitumor antibiotic family  · Inactive, use 282J00000X · myelosuppressive therapy - (pronounced) (MY-eh-loh-suh-PREH-siv THAYR-uh-pee) Treatment that stops or slows down the growth of blood-forming cells in the bone marrow. Myelosuppressive therapies, such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy, kill normal cells and cancer cells in the bone marrow.  · JEB - An acronym for a chemotherapy combination used to treat childhood ovarian and testicular germ cell cancer that has spread. It includes the drugs carboplatin (JM8), etoposide phosphate, and bleomycin sulfate.  · gut flora (.

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