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Pronunciation: /ˈsɛkənd dɪˈgri ˈrɛlətɪv/

second-degree relative

Definition

An aunt, uncle, grandparent, grandchild, niece, nephew, or half-sibling of an individual. Also called SDR.

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engineered IL-12 variant/aluminum hydroxide complex ANK-101

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