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chemotherapy | treatment of malignancies, infections, and other diseases with chemical agents that destroy selected cells or impair their ability to reproduce |
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radiation therapy | treatment of neoplastic disease using radiation to deter the proliferation of malignant cells |
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hormone replacement therapy (HRT) | use of a hormone (e.g., estrogen or progesterone) to replace a deficiency or to regulate production |
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hormonal contraceptives | hormones used to prevent conception by suppressing ovulation |
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oral contraceptive pill (OCP) | birth control pill |
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contraceptive injection | injection of a contraceptive hormone (e.g., Depo-Provera) into the body |
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contraceptive implant | insertion of a contraceptive capsule under the skin to provide a continual infusion over an extended period |
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barrier contraceptives | products that provide a physical barrier to prevent conception (e.g., condoms or diaphragms) |
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intrauterine device (IUD) | contraceptive device inserted into the uterus that prevents implantation of a fertilized egg |
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spermicidals | creams, jellies, lotions, or foams containing agents that kill sperm (cid/o = to kill) |