Cyst
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| Cyst | |
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| Term | Cyst |
| Short definition | Cyramza - (pronounced) (sy-RAM-zuh) drug that binds to the protein vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) to prevent new blood vessels from forming and is used to treat various types of cancer. It is used alone or with other medicines to treat certain types of non-small cell lung cancer, hepatocellular carcinoma (a type of liver cancer), colon cancer, stomach cancer and cancer of the gastro-oesophageal junction. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
cyst - (pronounced) (s is) closed, sac-like pocket of tissue that can form anywhere in the body. It may be filled with fluid, air, pus, or other material. Most cysts are benign (not cancerous)
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