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Pronunciation: /hɑt flæʃ/

hot flash

Definition

A sudden, temporary onset of body warmth, flushing, and sweating (often associated with menopause).

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bronchial adenoma

fecal impaction

MET/VEGFR-2 inhibitor GSK1363089

ispinesib

distal colon

alefacept

silicone

Imodium

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liposome-encapsulated RB94 plasmid DNA gene therapy agent SGT-94

triciribine phosphate

glioma-associated peptide-loaded dendritic cell vaccine SL-701

zinc sulfate

menatetrenone

HDM2 inhibitor MK-8242

relatlimab

anti-MUC16/MMAE antibody-drug conjugate DMUC4064A

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variable expressivity

somatic mutation

sebaceoma

new mutation

affected individual

acrochordon

mucosal neuroma

penetrance

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