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Physicians use many words and phrases to describe the diagnosis, treatment and management of blood disorders and cancer that are unfamiliar to many of our patients. Therefore, HOA has compiled this helpful glossary of medical terms.

Adapted from publications of the American Cancer Society and the National Cancer Institute.

 

Glossary of Medical Terms

Tumor:

an abnormal tissue swelling or mass that may be either benign or malignant (cancer).

Thrombocytopenia:

low platelet count, which creates high risk for bleeding.