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Words to Know (Cancer Glossary) for Kids
Check out our cancer glossary for lots of easy-to-read definitions.
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Words to Know for Kids With Cancer for Kids
This section has easy-to-understand definitions of some key cancer terms.
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Flu Center for Kids
The flu can make you sick for a week or more. Find out how to get protected from the influenza virus.
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Asthma (Topic Center) for Kids
Asthma means breathing problems. Find out what's going on in the lungs and how to stay healthy, if you have asthma.
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What Are Islet Cells? for Kids
The pancreas contains clusters of cells that make hormones. These clusters are known as islets.
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What Is Hyperglycemia? for Kids
Glucose (a type of sugar) is the body's main energy source. Hyperglycemia occurs when the levels get too high.
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What Is Hypoglycemia? for Kids
Glucose (a type of sugar) is the body's main energy source. Hypoglycemia occurs when the levels get too low.
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What Is DNA? for Kids
DNA is the genetic information inside the cells of the body that helps make people who they are.
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What Are Immunizations? for Kids
This is the long word for what most kids know as vaccines.
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What's a Spinal Tap? for Kids
A spinal tap is an important test for diagnosing illnesses, such as meningitis.