Cancer Glossary of Terms

Learn the medical definition of cancer recurrence in this cancer glossary.

Learn the medical definition of the term acute, which is used many medical settings.

Learn the medical definition of the term adenopathy.

Medical definition of adjuvant therapy in layman's terms.

Learn the medical definition of alopecia in this cancer glossary. Alopecia is a term used to describe a side effect of chemotherapy and radiation therapy.

Medical definition of amenorrhea. Learn what causes this condition in women and why it relates to cancer.

Medical definition of the anal canal, a term used when referring to the large intestine.

Medical definition of anticoagulant, written in layman's terms.

Learn what an anticonvulsant is and how it relates to cancer treatment.

An Antiemetic is a medication that treats and prevents nausea and vomiting. Antiemetics can be sold over the counter (OTC) or prescribed by your doctor. Some herbal supplements are used by homeopathic practitioners as antiemetics

What is the anus? Learn the medical definition of anus and its function in the human body.

Ascites is a medical term often associated with cancer. LEarn the medical definition of ascites and how it relates to several types of cancer.

Learn the medical definition of the term 'aspirate'. Aspirate is a word used in many medical setting, including oncology.

Learn the medical definition of asymptomatic, a term related to diseases and conditions.

Medical definition of the term benign.

What is a bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy? Learn the medical definition of bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy in this cancer glossary.

Learn the medical definition of bile, a substance secreted by the liver.

Learn more about bilirubin, a term often associated with the liver.

Definition of the medical term, biopsy.

Learn the medical definition of bladder, an organ in the body.

What is a bone scan? Learn the medical definition of a bone scan in this cancer glossary.

Learn more about the CA-125 ovarian cancer screening test in this cancer glossary.

Medical definition of "cancer".

Medical definition of carcinogen.

Learn the medical definition of carcinoma in layman's terms. Carcinoma is aterm used n oncology.

Definition of the term cerebrospinal fluid.

What is does the term cervical mean? Learn the definition of the word "cervical" in this cancer glossary.

Learn the medical definition of the word cervix and how it is used in the oncology setting.

During a colonoscopy, a colonoscope is used to aid in the exam. Learn what a colonoscope is and how it is used during a colonoscopy.

Medical defintion of colonoscopy.

Definition of colposcopy, a term often used in conjunction with abnormal Pap smears.

Medical definition of colposcopy

Learn the medical definition of the term 'cystectomy'. Cystectomy is often used in relation to bladder cancer.

Learn the medical definition of a cytotechnologist in this cancer glossary. A cytotechnologist plays an important role in diagnosing some conditions and diseases.

Learn the medical definition of diagnosis, a term related to illness.

Learn the medical definition of the term dysuria.

What is the eloquent brain? Learn more about the medical term "eloquent brain" in this cancer glossary.

Medical definition of endocervical curettage, also known as an ECC.

The medical definition of enzyme. Enzymes are an essential component of our bodies to properly function.

Defintion of fallopian tubes. Learn what the fallopian tubes are and their function.

Learn what a foley catheter is and how it is used in cancer treament.

Learn the medical definition of genital in this cancer glossary.

Learn the medical definition of the term hematuria.

Learn the medical definition of "hemoglobin."

Medical definition of hepatocyte, a type of cell.

Brief definition of what the human papillomavirus is and how it can affect your health.

Learn the medical definition of hysterectomy, a surgical procedure used to treat many conditions in women.

Learn the medical definition of IICP in this cancer glossary.

Definition of Intra-arterial infusion.

Definition of the term intravesical chemotherapy.

Learn the medical definition of jaundice, a condition commonly associated with liver ailments.

Learn the definition of libido and how it may relate to people with cancer.

What are lymph nodes? Learn more about lymph nodes in this in-depth definition.

Learn the medical definition of the word malignant. Malignant is used to describe tumors.

Learn the medical definition of melasma, a condition related to hormone fluctuation, often in pregnancy.

Basic definition of neoadjuvant therapy.

Learn the medical definition of the term neoplasm, often used when referencing cancer and oncology.

Learn the definition of NKA and how it relates to medicine and why it is used.

Learn what an ocularist is and how they help those who have had eye removal surgery.

What is an oncologist? Learn what an oncologist is and how it is related to cancer treatment in this cancer glossary.

Learn the medical definition of ophthalmologist, a medical professional that specialize in the eye.

Learn the medical definition of an otolaryngologist, a medical specialist. An otolaryngologist may help in diagnosing and treating certain types of cancer.

Learn about the function of the ovary and it' relationship with cancer. Defintion of ovary.

Learn more about the pancreas, its function, and how it can affect your health.

Discover the facts about pancreas cancer, a rare type of cancer that affects the pancreas.

What is the parotid gland? Learn more about the parotid gland and how it can develop cancer in this cancer glossary.

What is a pathologist? Learn the medical definition of 'pathologist' in this cancer glossary.

Learn the medical definition of perineum in this cancer glossary.

Learn what platelets are and how they

Medical definition of pleura, a term often used when referencing the respiratoru system and lung anatomy.

Learn more about the pleural cavity in laymans terms in the glossary entry about the pleural cavity.

Learn the medical definition of prognosis, a term used in diagnosing a disease.

Learn the medical definition of protein.

Medical definition of rectum, a anatomical term used in many medical instances.

Learn the medical definition of red blood cell in laymans terms.

Medical definition of the term, remission.

Learn the definition of RMI, a medical term used in relation to ovarian cancer in oncology.

Learn more about salivary glands, where they are located, and how they can develop tumors.

Medical definition of the term, sarcoma.

Medical definition of speculum, a term common used in gynecology.

What is surgical menopause? Learn the definition of 'surgical menopause' in this cancer glossary.

Medical definition of symptomatic.

Learn what THC is and how it can help combat side effects of cancer treatment.

Medical definition of transformation zone also known as "tz." This is a medical term used in relation to the cervix.

Definition of tumor.

Learn the medical definition of the term urethra.

Defition of vagina. Learn more about the vagina and the way cancer affects the vagina. What is a vagina?

Learn the medical definition of the term 'vulva' in this cancer glossary.

Discover what a white blood cell is and it's important function in the body.

Learn the medical definition of 'xerostomia', a term often used in relation to side effects of cancer treatment.

What is a hematologist? Learn what a hematologist is and why your doctor may want you to see one.

What is a hematologist oncologist? Learn what a hematologist oncologist is and why your doctor may refer you to a hematologist oncologist.

Learn the medical definition of parathyroid glands and why they are essential to your body's function.

Learn the definition of isthmus, a anatomical term that is often heard when discussing the thyroid and thyroid surgery.

Learn the medical definition of the term 'nevus' and how it relates to skin cancer.

What is a dermatologist? Learn what a dermatologist is and how they help diagnose and treat skin cancer.

Learn what the Epstein-Barr virus is and how it is related to cancer.

What is a spermatocele? Learn the medical definition of a spermatocele in this cancer glossary.

What is a hydrocele? Learn the medical definition of a hydrocele in this cancer glossary.

Definition of insomnia, a disorder that often plagues cancer patients.