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Whipple's
resection
A surgical operation that removes the pancreatic tumour and
part of the pancreas. Some of the bile duct, gall bladder and
stomach may also be removed.
white
blood cells
One of the two main types of cell present in blood.
There are three major groups of mature white blood cells: granulocytes,
lymphocytes and monocytes. Granulocytes and monocytes are formed
in the bone marrow (myeloid tissue),
and lymphocytes are formed in the lymph
nodes. The white blood cells play a major role in defending
the body against infection. Also known as leucocytes:
see blood cells.
Wilm's
tumour
A rare cancer
that affects children. It can arise anywhere in the kidney and
can spread to the bowel and liver. It is one of the most curable
of childhood cancers.
womb
see uterus.
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