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Pronunciation: /assistive* dɪˈvaɪs/

assistive device

Definition

A tool that helps a person with a disability to do a certain task. Examples are a cane, wheelchair, scooter, walker, hearing aid, or special bed.

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esthesioneuroblastoma

axilla

intraocular

larynx

fluid deprivation test

beta-hCG

5-hydroxytryptamine 3 receptor antagonist

protease inhibitor

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lignin-derived polyphenolic composition with ammonium molybdate BP-C2

vandortuzumab vedotin

tilsotolimod sodium

dexpanthenol mouthwash

pH low insertion peptide-exatecan conjugate CBX-12

Fc-IL-15 prodrug fusion molecule ASKG315

NY-ESO-1 plasmid DNA cancer vaccine

cholecalciferol/whey protein isolate/EPA/DHA-based nutritional supplement

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microsatellite instability

polymerase chain reaction

presymptomatic testing

de novo mutation

polygenic risk score

multigene test

reduced penetrance

NPV

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