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Pronunciation: /ˈkoʊlən ˈpɑlɪp/

colon polyp

Definition

An abnormal growth of tissue in the lining of the bowel. Polyps are a risk factor for colon cancer.

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L-threo-dihydrosphingosine

Allovectin-7

geneticist

NR-LU-10 antigen

ABT-751

nicotine replacement therapy

intraspinal

mediastinum

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indium In 111-labeled autologous polymorphonuclear leukocytes

yttrium Y 90 anti-CD19 monoclonal antibody BU12

artenimol

therapeutic tumor infiltrating lymphocytes

irinotecan sucrosofate

infasurf intratracheal suspension

mobocertinib succinate

asparaginase Erwinia chrysanthemi-rywn

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point mutation

hemizygous

double heterozygosity

WXS

metachronous cancer

LOD score

NPV

cascade screening

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