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Pronunciation: /ˈhɑtˌspɑt/

hotspot

Definition

In genetics, an area of DNA that is likely to mutate (change).

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HRAS gene

acalabrutinib

ganciclovir

growth hormone

FoundationOne CDx test

Aspergillus

XP

stature

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epigallocatechin gallate/vitamin D/vitamin B6/D-chiro-inositol supplement

iriduim Ir 192

zongertinib

GPI-0100

anti-BCMA/anti-CD3 bispecific antibody REGN5459

Ultandren

anti-HER2-DM1 antibody-drug conjugate GQ1001

fruit and vegetable extracts

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consent process

SDR

de novo mutation

cosegregation

sporadic cancer

PCR

linkage disequilibrium

unaffected individual

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