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Pronunciation: /hoʊst sɛl/

host cell

Definition

A cell that is infected by a virus or another type of microorganism.

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ex vivo

NG-nitro-L-arginine

aTTP

prophylactic

PNH

FOLFOX-4

Sclerosol Intrapleural Aerosol

kit ligand

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prebiotic-based vaginal gel

hTERT-LAMP mRNA-loaded autologous dendritic cell vaccine GRNVAC1

SHP2 inhibitor JAB-3068

fermented wheat germ extract

IGF-1R/IR inhibitor KW-2450

ado-trastuzumab emtansine

Orca-T

Trilisate

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disease-causing mutation

consanguinity

throughput

pseudogene

loss of heterozygosity

pedigree

informed consent

germline mutation

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