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chemotherapy
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treatment of malignancies, infections, and other diseases with chemical agents that destroy selected cells of 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 ultraviolet light to promote healing of skin lesion
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anesthetic
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drug that temporarily blocks transmission of nerve conduction to produce a loss of sensation
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antibiotic
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drug that kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms
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antifungal
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drug that kills or prevents
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