Aplastic Anemia

Zach Cook
Definition Aplastic anemia (AA) is a rare blood disorder that occurs when the body’s bone marrow does not make enough new cells to replenish blood cells. Although “anemia” usually refers to low red blood cell counts, in AA, white blood cell and platelet counts also are low. “Aplastic” refers to the…
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Mixed Dementia

Zach Cook
Definition Mixed dementia is not a single condition, but the combination of two or more disorders, at least one of which is termed a dementia. There are a number of possible combinations, the most common being the combination of Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia. To be considered to have mixed dementia,…
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Anaplastic adrenal cancer

Zach Cook
Definition Anaplastic adrenal cancer, also known as adrenal carcinoma and adrenocortical cancer, is an uncommon malignancy that affects the adrenal glands of your body. Unlike many other types of adrenal cancer, it is not associated with the overproduction of hormones. Since anaplastic adrenal tumors do not produce hormones, the condition…
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Acute Leukemia

Zach Cook
Definition Leukemia is a type of blood cancer that starts in the bone marrow, causing a large number of white blood cells to be produced. The white blood cells accumulate in the blood, and the high concentration of these cells interferes with the production of normal blood cells. As the…
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Adrenal Cancer

Zach Cook
Definition Adrenal cancer is a rare cancer that develops in the small, triangular glands located on top of your kidneys (adrenal glands). Your kidneys are located deep inside the upper part of your abdomen. Adrenal glands produce hormones that give instructions to virtually every organ and tissue in your body.…
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Stomach Cancer

Zach Cook
Definition Stomach cancer is cancer that occurs in the muscular sac located in the upper middle of your abdomen, just below your ribs. Your stomach receives and holds the food you eat and then helps to break down and digest it. Other terms for stomach cancer include gastric cancer, gastric…
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Angiosarcoma

Zach Cook
DefinitionAngiosarcoma is a rare cancer of the inner lining of the blood vessels and can occur in any area of your body. It most commonly affects the skin, breast, liver, spleen, and deep tissue. When it occurs in the skin, it usually affects the scalp and face. Approximately 25 percent…
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