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Pronunciation: /proband*/

proband

Definition

The first individual in a family to be identified as possibly having a genetic disorder or condition.

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pneumonitis

co-trimoxazole

stage IV transitional cell cancer of the renal pelvis and ureter

alveoli

menstrual cycle

primary effusion lymphoma

mesna

LED therapy

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TELCYTA

derma-membrane-structure topical cream

donor regulatory T lymphocytes

paclitaxel liposome

fulranumab

conjugated estrogens

netupitant/palonosetron hydrochloride

carbon C 11 methylaminoisobutyrate

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third-degree relative

NGS

MSI

missense mutation

genetic susceptibility

presymptomatic testing

genetic counseling

whole exome sequencing

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