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Pronunciation: /ˈhɔrˌmoʊn/

hormone

Definition

One of many substances made by glands in the body. Hormones circulate in the bloodstream and control the actions of certain cells or organs. Some hormones can also be made in the laboratory.

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alpha-tocopherol

DNA index

gestational trophoblastic tumor

transient receptor potential cation channel, subfamily V, member 6

pulmonary

implant radiation therapy

physical touch methods

diuresis

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Anti-CD3/Anti-EGFR-bispecific Monoclonal Antibody-armed Activated Autologous T-lymphocytes

AS03-adjuvanted H1N1 pandemic influenza vaccine

adenosine A2A receptor antagonist ILB2109

avutometinib

autologous anti-CD38 A2 CAR2-expressing T cells

RET inhibitor EP0031

adozelesin

indium In 111 FPI-2058

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germline mutation

consent process

SNP

massively parallel sequencing

D’Amico criteria

variant of unknown significance

point variant

TNBC

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