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amino acid

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Pronunciation: /əˈminoʊ ˈæsəd/

amino acid

Definition

One of several molecules that join together to form proteins. There are 20 common amino acids found in proteins.

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teclistamab

ependyma

stage II cervical cancer

durable power of attorney

VeIP

desmoid-type fibromatosis

Alzheimer dementia

CP-609,754

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CDK4 inhibitor P1446A-05

activated polyethylene glycol/polyethyleneimine-based surgical sealant

Oruvail

polypodium leucotomos extract

Cysview

forodesine hydrochloride

ex vivo-expanded HER2-specific T cells

anti-RSPO3 monoclonal antibody OMP-131R10

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fluorescence in situ hybridization

kindred

point mutation

cascade genetic testing

inconclusive result

germline

translocation

noninferiority study

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