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Pronunciation: /ˌpɑˌliˈmɔrfɪzm/

polymorphism

Definition

A common variant in a specific sequence of DNA. “Common” is typically defined as an allele frequency of at least 1% in the general population.

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sex cord-stromal tumor

reproductive cell

hepatic veno-occlusive disease

gemcitabine-cisplatin

CM-AVM syndrome

proctoscope

retroperitoneum

fibrofolliculoma

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CD4-specific telomerase peptide vaccine UCPVax

iodine I 131 monoclonal antibody CC49-deltaCH2

cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor PF-06873600

allogeneic nicotinamide-expanded natural killer cells

CAF regimen

Vanicream Sunscreen SPF 60

polyethyleneglycol-7-ethyl-10-hydroxycamptothecin DFP-13318

anti-AMHR2 monoclonal antibody GM102

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novel variant

DNA

segregation analysis

sensitivity

inherited cancer syndrome

nonpenetrance

linkage analysis

inconclusive result

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