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Pronunciation: /ˈkroʊməˌzoʊm/

chromosome

Definition

Part of a cell that contains genetic information. Except for sperm and eggs, all human cells contain 46 chromosomes.

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ionomycin

breast-conserving surgery

central venous access catheter

proximal

CLD

antineoplastic antibiotic

ethnic group

CVP

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botanical agent BEL-X-HG

HPV16-E6-T27

EpCAM-specific CAR-expressing autologous T lymphocytes

HLA-A1, A2, B35-restricted survivin peptides/Montanide ISA-51 vaccine

alcohol-free hypoallergenic barrier film solution

magnesium oxide

Prevagen

autologous anti-BCMA-CAR-4-1BB-CD3zeta-expressing memory T lymphocytes bb21217

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specificity

first-degree relative

domain

HLOD score

NPV

nonsense mutation

genetic anticipation

carrier

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