genetska terapija

genetska terapija

Treatment that alters a gene. In studies of gene therapy for cancer, researchers are trying to improve the body's natural ability to fight the disease or to make the cancer cells more sensitive to other kinds of therapy.

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Category: Cancer treatment
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terapija

Health care; Hospitals

The treatment of disease. Therapy is synonymous with treatment.

terapija

Pharmaceutical; Medical devices;

the treatment of disease; therapeutics.

genetska analiza

Health care; Cancer treatment

The study of a sample of DNA to look for mutations (changes) that may increase risk of disease or affect the way a person responds to treatment.

genetska predispozicija

Health care; Cancer treatment

An inherited increase in the risk of developing a disease. Also called genetic susceptibility.

genetska mutacija

Archaeology; Human evolution

A heritable alteration of the genetic material, usually from one allelic form to another.

hipnoza

Health care; Cancer treatment

A trance-like state in which a person becomes more aware and focused and is more open to suggestion.

simulacija

Health care; Cancer treatment

In cancer treatment, a process used to plan radiation therapy so that the target area is precisely located and marked.

molekul

Health care; Cancer treatment

The smallest particle of a substance that has all of the physical and chemical properties of that substance. Molecules are made up of one or more atoms. If they contain more than ...