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Glossary of Terms

We understand that you may be inundated with information and unfamiliar with the medical terminology associated with your health condition. For this reason we have listed a number of excellent online medical dictionaries that help explain some of the new terminology you may be hearing.

Our staff is always available to help you understand the information provided to you, however these sites will help you become more educated and empowered with the knowledge you need to help yourself become your own best advocate.

National Institute of Health/MedlinePlus
This web site provides a comprehensive dictionary along with a Medical Encyclopedia, and a Health Topics section organized by anatomy, disorders, conditions, and diagnosis. You will want to book mark this valuable medical resource web site.

MedTerms.com
The reference dictionary defines difficult medical language in easy-to-understand explanations.

National Cancer Institute Dictionary of Cancer Terms
Contains more than 4,000 terms related to cancer and medicine.

Please visit our Education and Resources web page for more helpful links organized by health condition.

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