J 300 Terms

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An anterior incision into the abdominal wall , with the construction of a colostomy followed by a perineal incision to remove the rectum and anus and draining lymphatics.

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abdominoperineal resection

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The surgical excision or amputation of any part of the body.

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ablation

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Energy absorbed per unit mass of any material; units are the cGy or rad
(100 ergs per gram) or gray
(1Gy = 1 joule per kg)
(1 Gy = 100 cGy or 100 rad)

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absorbed dose

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Gathering data for measuring and evaluating patterns of care and outcomes among the general population. In oncology centers this is done on an ongoing basis with a Tumor Registry systmem.

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abstracting

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The technique in which the overall treatment time is shortened through the use of doses per fraction less than conventional doses two to three times per day.

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accelerated fractionation

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The technique in which there are more treatment days than accelerated fractionation. the total dose (cGy) of primary radiation is more than conventional fractionation, hyperfractionation, or accelerated fractionation

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accelerated hyperfractionation

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The structure resembles a length of a pipe and is the basic element of the linear accelerator. The accelerator structure allows electrons produced from a hot cathode to gain energy until they exit the far end of the pipe.

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accelerator structure

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A process of voluntary external peer review in which a nongovernmental agency grants public recognition to an institution or specialized program of study that meets current qualifications and educational standards. This recognition is determined through initial and subsequent periodic evaluation.

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accreditation

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The loss of the normal peristaltic activity of the lower two thirds of the esophagus, resulting in dilation of the esophagus. This is a risk factor for the development of esophageal cancer.

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achlasia

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A warty lesion with areas of red, scaly patches occuring on the sun-exposed skin of the face or hands of older, light-skinned individuals

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actinic karatosis

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In brachytherapy, the length of the area in which the radioactivity lies in the source.

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active length

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At which a radioactive isotope undergoes nuclear decay; units are the Curie (Ci) or becquerel (Bq = 1 disintegration per second) 1 Ci = 3.7 x 10^10 Bq

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activity rate

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A combination of the following drugs: doxorubicin, dacarbazine, cisplatin, and vincristine commonly used in chemotherapy.

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ADCZ

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Epithelial cells that are glandular. An example is the tissue lining the stomach. A tumor originating in the cells of this lining is called adenocarcinoma of the stomach

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adenocarcinoma

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The anterior lobe of the pituitary.

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adenohypophysis

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Refers to the length of the side of the right triangle that is close, or adjacent, to the specified angle.

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adjacent

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The use of one form of treatment in addition to another

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adjuvant therapy

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An organization that collects and analyzes data and information and makes recommendations

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advisory agency

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A supporter who can act as a profesor and friend. The advocate assists patients by ensuring that their needs are fulfilled and their rights enforced.

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advocate

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Content that may be verbal or nonverbal and comprises feelings, attitudes, and behaviors.

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affective