the risk of developing cancer
121PIN — Prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia. Noncancerous growth of cells lining the internal and external surfaces of the prostate gland. Having high grade PIN may increase the risk of developing prostate cancer. Also called prostatic intraepithelial… …
122PJS — Peutz Jeghers syndrome. A genetic disorder in which polyps form in the intestine and dark spots appear on the mouth and fingers. Having PJS increases the risk of developing gastrointestinal and many other types of cancer. Also called Peutz… …
123Plummer-Vinson syndrome — A disorder marked by anemia caused by iron deficiency, and a web like growth of membranes in the throat that makes swallowing difficult. Having Plummer Vinson syndrome may increase the risk of developing esophageal cancer. Also called Paterson… …
124sideropenic dysphagia — A disorder marked by anemia caused by iron deficiency, and a web like growth of membranes in the throat that makes swallowing difficult. Having sideropenic dysphagia may increase the risk of developing esophageal cancer. Also called Paterson… …
125Rescue and recovery effort after the September 11 attacks — The area surrounding the World Trade Center became the site of the greatest number of casualties and missing, due to a single incident, in the history of the United States. This region became known in the ensuing days as ground zero .Building… …
126acrylonitrile — A substance used to make plastics, rubber, and textiles. Being exposed to acrylonitrile may increase the risk of developing certain cancers, such as lung, brain, or prostate cancer …
127benign proliferative breast disease — A group of noncancerous conditions that may increase the risk of developing breast cancer. Examples include ductal hyperplasia, lobular hyperplasia, and papillomas …
128bilateral prophylactic mastectomy — Surgery to remove both breasts in order to reduce the risk of developing breast cancer …
