Lynch syndrome
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| Lynch syndrome | |
|---|---|
| Term | Lynch syndrome |
| Short definition | Lymphoscintigraphy (LIM-foh-sin-TIH-gruh-fee) A method of examining the lymphatic system for disease. A radioactive substance is injected into the body, which flows through the lymphatic system and can be absorbed by the lymph nodes. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
Lynch syndrome - (pronounced) (linch SIN-drome) An inherited disorder that puts people at a higher than average risk of developing colon cancer and certain other cancers, often before the age of 50
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Lynch syndrome
- Wikipedia's article - Lynch syndrome
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