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Pronunciation: /ˌɪnˈsərʃən/

insertion

Definition

A type of genetic change that involves the addition of a segment of DNA. It may be as small as a single base but can vary significantly in size.

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small cell lung cancer

enteral nutrition

DNA repair deficiency syndrome

elotuzumab

lymphoproliferative disorder

NF-kB

synapse

pyrazine diazohydroxide

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super enhancer inhibitor GZ17-6.02

autologous dnTGF-BRII-armored anti-GPC3 CAR T cells AZD5851

astatine At 211 anti-CD38 monoclonal antibody OKT10-B10

Aroplatin

autologous anti-BCMA-CAR-4-1BB-CD3zeta-expressing CD4+/CD8+ T lymphocytes JCARH125

Eylea

fluorine F 18 C-SNAT4

nanoparticle-encapsulated doxorubicin hydrochloride

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microsatellite instability

SDR

incomplete penetrance

variable expressivity

PPV

polygenic risk score

familial

LOH

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