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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.