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Pronunciation: /ˈɪsməs/

isthmus

Definition

A narrow part inside the body that connects two larger structures.

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HIV test

BCNU

clarithromycin

MVAC regimen

intraductal carcinoma of the prostate

cyclooxygenase-2

full blood count

absorption

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PI3K-gamma inhibitor IPI-549

norethindrone acetate

sufentanil transdermal system

temanogrel hydrochloride

Seromycin

monoclonal antibody Me1-14 F(ab’)2

viagenpumatucel-L

itraconazole dispersion in polymer matrix

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noncarrier

unclassified variant

indeterminate result

sensitivity

biallelic

homozygous genotype

inherited predisposition

specificity

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