Elevated levels of SGPT in the blood indicate a liver problem. Solid tumor a cancer that originates in organ or tissue other than bone marrow or the lymph system. Spinal cord compression an abnormal and often serious condition resulting from pressure on the spinal cord. The symptoms range from temporary numbness of an extremity to permanent quadriplegia, depending on the cause, severity, and location of the pressure. Stomatitis mouth sores.
Subclavian catheter see central venous catheter.
Syngeneic bone marrow transplant transplant in which an identical twin is the bone marrow donor. Go to top of page T T-cell a type of white blood cell that can distinguish which cells belong in a person's body and which do not. TBI total body irradiation. Thrombocyte see platelet. Platelets are responsible for helping the blood to clot in order to prevent bleeding.