žlijezda

žlijezda

An organ that makes one or more substances, such as hormones, digestive juices, sweat, tears, saliva, or milk. Endocrine glands release the substances directly into the bloodstream. Exocrine glands release the substances into a duct or opening to the inside or outside of the body.

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prsna žlijezda

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An organ that is part of the lymphatic system, in which T lymphocytes grow and multiply. The thymus is in the chest behind the breastbone.

hiperkalcemija

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Higher than normal levels of calcium in the blood. Some types of cancer increase the risk of hypercalcemia.

drenaža limfnog čvora

Health care; Cancer treatment

The flow of lymph from an area of tissue into a particular lymph node.

mineral

Health care; Cancer treatment

In medicine, a mineral is a nutrient that is needed in small amounts to keep the body healthy. Mineral nutrients include the elements calcium, magnesium, and iron.

netoksično

Health care; Cancer treatment

Not harmful or destructive.

esencijalni trombociti

Health care; Cancer treatment

An increased number of thrombocytes (platelets) in the blood, without a known cause. Also called essential thrombocythemia.

limfna žila

Health care; Cancer treatment

A thin tube that carries lymph (lymphatic fluid) and white blood cells through the lymphatic system. Also called lymphatic vessel.

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