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chemotherapy
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treatment of malignancies, infections, and other diseases with chemical agents that destroy selected cells or impair their ability to reproduce
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radiation therapy
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treatment of neoplastic disease by using ionizing radiation to deter proliferation of malignant cells
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sclerotherapy
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use of sclerosing agents in treating diseases
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ultraviolet therapy
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use of UV light to promote healing of a skin lesion
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anesthetic
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drug that temporarily blocks transmission of nerve conduction to produce a loss of sensations
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antibiotic
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drug that kills or inhibits growth of microorganisms
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antifungal
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drug that kills or prevents growth of fungi
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antihistamine
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drug that blocks effects of histamine in the body
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histamine
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a regulating body substance released in excess during allergic reactions causing swelling and inflammation of tissues
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anti-pruritic
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a drug that relieves itching
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antiseptic
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agent that inhibits growth of infectious microorganisms
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