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first-degree relative

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Pronunciation: /fərst dɪˈgri ˈrɛlətɪv/

first-degree relative

Definition

A parent, sibling, or child of an individual. Also called FDR.

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oblimersen sodium

FDR

explanation of benefits

cutaneous lichen amyloidosis

Fotivda

gastric scirrhous carcinoma

GDC-0449

SES

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3′-aminomethyl nicotine-P. aeruginosa r-exoprotein A conjugate vaccine

Eldopar

porfiromycin

engineered red blood cells coexpressing 4-1BBL and IL-15TP RTX-240

yttrium Y 90 anti-CDH3 monoclonal antibody FF-21101

Flovent

Tricor

absorbable gelatin sponge

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novel mutation

sister chromatid exchange

biallelic

genetic screening

cosegregation

onychodystrophy

germline mutation

clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential

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