Special Topics

metastasis

process where cancer cells spread from the original tumor to other parts of the body

palliative therapy

specialized medical care focused on relieving the symptoms and stress of a serious illness, aiming to improve quality of life for both patients and their families

nucleus

1. the central and most important part of an object, movement, or group, forming the basis for its activity and growth.

2. the positively charged central core of an atom, consisting of protons and neutrons and containing nearly all its mass.

placebo

a fake treatment, substance, or medical procedure that appears real but is inert.

toxicity

degree to which a chemical substance or a particular mixture of substances can damage an organism.

protocol

a set of step-by-step guidelines