Medical

Medical related terms of interest to people suffering from Fibromyalgia and/or Chronic Pain.

Fibromyalgia Medical Terms and Definitions

Radiation therapy, 3-D

A procedure that uses computers to create a 3-dimensional picture of the tumor in order to target it as accurately as possible and give it the highest possible dose of radiation while sparing normal t

Aristolochia fangchi

A Chinese herb that is injurious to the kidney and is also associated with an increased risk of cancer of the urinary system.

Trichloroethylene

A possible carcinogenic (cancer-causing) compound used mainly as a degreaser for metal parts. Trichloroethylene was also at one time used to decaffeinate coffee.

Tetrafluoroethylene

A substance that is a possible carcinogen (cancer-causing agent) used in the production of polymers such as polytetrafluoroethylene.

Phenolphthalein

A compound used as a laboratory reagent and acid-base indicator and also used in over-the-counter (OTC) laxative preparations. Phenolphthalein may be a carcinogen (cancer-causing agent).

Chloroprene

A possible carcinogen (cancer-causing agent) primarily used in the production of the elastomer polychloroprene (neoprene).

Isoprene

One of the major components that makes up natural rubber and is used to make synthetic rubbers. It is also emitted from plants and trees, has been detected in tobacco smoke and automobile exhaust.

Diesel exhaust

The exhaust generated by diesel engines. This exhaust is a complex mixture of combustion products of diesel fuel.

Cadmium

A metallic element whose salts are toxic and cause cancer.

1,3-Butadiene

A chemical used in the manufacture of synthetic rubber. 1,3-Butadiene is a carcinogen (causes cancer).

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