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- Head and Neck Cancersearch for term
- Cancer that arises in the head or neck region (in the nasal cavity, sinuses, lips, mouth, salivary glands, throat, or larynx [voice box]).
Source: The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov) - HMOsearch for term
- A type of medical insurance coverage that specifically states which doctors and medical institutions patients may use and which medical tests and procedures will be paid for by the HMO.
- Hodgkin Lymphoma search for term
- A cancer of the immune system that is marked by the presence of a type of cell called the Reed-Sternberg cell. The two major types of Hodgkin lymphoma are classical Hodgkin lymphoma and nodular lymphocyte-predominant Hodgkin lymphoma. Symptoms include the painless enlargement of lymph nodes, spleen, or other immune tissue. Other symptoms include fever, weight loss, fatigue, or night sweats. (HOJ-kin lim-FOH-muh)
Source: The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov)
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