Angiogenesis

Angiogenesis, an jee oh JEHN uh sihs, is the formation and growth of new blood vessels in the... More >>

Apoptosis

Apoptosis, ap uh TOH sihs, also called programmed cell death, is a process that results in the... More >>

Atrophy

Atrophy, AT ruh fee, is the normal or abnormal shrinking of any part of the body. Some body... More >>

Clinical trial

Clinical trial is a scientific study in which patients participate to help researchers evaluate a... More >>

Midwife

Midwife is a person who helps women give birth. A midwife also gives care and advice during the... More >>

Necrosis

Necrosis is the death of a group of body cells and tissues due to some disease or external cause.... More >>

Placebo

Placebo, pluh SEE boh, is a substance that doctors sometimes use as a medicine, even though it... More >>

RX

RX is a symbol used on prescriptions written by doctors. It is generally accepted as representing... More >>

Toxin

Toxin, TOK suhn, is a poison produced by a living organism. Toxins may cause many... More >>