John Wayne Cancer Institute - Medical Glossary X

Medical Glossary X

Xerogram: An x-ray of soft tissue.

Xeroradiography (ZEE-roe-ray-dee-OG-ra-fee): A type of mammography in which a picture of the breast is recorded on paper rather than on film.

X-ray: High-energy radiation used in low doses to diagnose diseases and in high doses to treat cancer.

XR9576: A substance that is being studied for its ability to overcome tumor-cell resistance to anticancer drugs. It belongs to the family of drugs called anthranilic acid derivatives.

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George McDermott Charity Softball Tournament

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20th Buehrle Golf Classic

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7th Annual TBC Charity Golf Classic