English dictionary of cancer terms . 2015.
cancer of the adrenal cortex — A rare cancer that forms in the outer layer of tissue of the adrenal gland (a small organ on top of each kidney that makes steroid hormones, adrenaline, and noradrenaline to control heart rate, blood pressure, and other body functions). Also… … English dictionary of cancer terms
adrenal cortex — The outer part of the adrenal gland (a small organ on top of each kidney). The adrenal cortex makes androgen and corticosteroid hormones … English dictionary of cancer terms
adrenal medulla — The inner part of the adrenal gland (a small organ on top of each kidney). The adrenal medulla makes chemicals such as epinephrine (adrenaline) and norepinephrine (noradrenaline) which are involved in sending nerve signals … English dictionary of cancer terms
adrenal gland — A small gland that makes steroid hormones, adrenaline, and noradrenaline. These hormones help control heart rate, blood pressure, and other important body functions. There are two adrenal glands, one on top of each kidney. Also called suprarenal… … English dictionary of cancer terms
Adrenal gland — Endocrine system Adrenal gland … Wikipedia
cáncer de mama — m. oncol. Es el carcinoma más frecuente en la mujer y junto con el carcinoma de pulmón presenta la tasa de mortalidad más alta de todos los cánceres. Existen factores de riesgo, entre los que destacan una pubertad precoz (antes de los 11 años),… … Diccionario médico
stage III kidney cancer — Cancer is found in either (1) the kidney and in 1 nearby lymph node; or (2) an adrenal gland or in the layer of fatty tissue around the kidney, and may be found in 1 nearby lymph node; or (3) the main blood vessels of the kidney and may be found… … English dictionary of cancer terms
stage III renal cell cancer — Cancer is found in (1) the kidney and in 1 nearby lymph node; or (2) an adrenal gland or in the layer of fatty tissue around the kidney, and may be found in 1 nearby lymph node; or (3) the main blood vessels of the kidney and may be found in 1… … English dictionary of cancer terms
stage I adrenocortical cancer — Cancer that is smaller than 5 centimeters (smaller than 2 inches) and has not spread into tissues around the adrenal gland … English dictionary of cancer terms
stage II adrenocortical cancer — Cancer that is larger than 5 centimeters (about 2 inches) and has not spread into tissues around the adrenal gland … English dictionary of cancer terms
