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* [[colon cancer]] Uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the large intestine (the tube-like organ connected to the small intestine at one end and the anus at the other). | * [[colon cancer]] Uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the large intestine (the tube-like organ connected to the small intestine at one end and the anus at the other). | ||
* [[colorectal cancer]] Uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the colon (the longest part of the large intestine) and/or the rectum (the last several inches of the large intestine before the anus). | * [[colorectal cancer]] Uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the colon (the longest part of the large intestine) and/or the rectum (the last several inches of the large intestine before the anus). | ||
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* [[columnar cell]] A type of cell that lines the internal and external surfaces of the body. | * [[columnar cell]] A type of cell that lines the internal and external surfaces of the body. | ||
* [[commercial preparation]] A product such as a drug or dietary supplement made in large quantities to be sold. | * [[commercial preparation]] A product such as a drug or dietary supplement made in large quantities to be sold. | ||
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* [[mitigate]] To make milder or less painful. | * [[mitigate]] To make milder or less painful. | ||
* [[mortality]] The rate of death. | * [[mortality]] The rate of death. | ||
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* [[mucous membrane]] The moist tissue that lines some organs and body cavities (such as the nose, mouth, and lungs) and makes mucus (a thick, slippery fluid). Also called mucosa. | * [[mucous membrane]] The moist tissue that lines some organs and body cavities (such as the nose, mouth, and lungs) and makes mucus (a thick, slippery fluid). Also called mucosa. | ||
* [[multivitamin/mineral dietary supplement]] MVM. A product that is meant to supplement the diet. MVMs contain a variety of vitamins and minerals. The number and amounts of these nutrients can vary substantially by product. | * [[multivitamin/mineral dietary supplement]] MVM. A product that is meant to supplement the diet. MVMs contain a variety of vitamins and minerals. The number and amounts of these nutrients can vary substantially by product. | ||
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* [[risk]] The chance or probability that a harmful event will occur. In health, for example, the chance that someone will develop a disease or condition. | * [[risk]] The chance or probability that a harmful event will occur. In health, for example, the chance that someone will develop a disease or condition. | ||
* [[root]] A part of a plant that is below ground. | * [[root]] A part of a plant that is below ground. | ||
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* [[safety data]] Information about unwanted symptoms or diseases related to the use of drugs, medical devices, dietary supplements, food, and cosmetics. | * [[safety data]] Information about unwanted symptoms or diseases related to the use of drugs, medical devices, dietary supplements, food, and cosmetics. | ||
* [[sample]] A subset of individuals selected from a larger population. A sample is used to form conclusions about the general population. | * [[sample]] A subset of individuals selected from a larger population. A sample is used to form conclusions about the general population. | ||
