Glossary
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Radiation
Radiation therapy or treatment uses high-powered x-rays or radioactive "seeds" to kill cancer cells.
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Renal
Relating to the kidneys.
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Rescue Inhalers
A fast-acting medicine inhaled into the lungs for asthma attacks. It opens up the bronchial tubes and gets rid of symptoms.
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Respiratory
Relating to breathing.
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Resuscitate
To recover from apparent death or from unconsciousness