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Pronunciation: /lysosome*/

lysosome

Definition

A sac-like compartment inside a cell that has enzymes that can break down cellular components that need to be destroyed.

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silicon phthalocyanine 4

extragonadal extracranial germ cell tumor

intradermal

contrast esophagram

sperm aspiration

histopathology

osimertinib mesylate

negative test result

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deferiprone

anti-CD20-CAR-CD3zeta-4-1BB-expressing autologous T lymphocytes

anti-CD19-CAR-CD28/CD20-CAR-4-1BB-expressing autologous T lymphocytes Hu1928-Hu20BB

Aloxi

technetium Tc 99m demobesin-4

anti-TAG-72 monoclonal antibody CC49-streptavidin conjugate

TRPV6 calcium channel inhibitor SOR-C13

anti-CD19-CD28-zeta modified CAR CD3+ T lymphocytes JCAR015

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tumor suppressor gene

reduced penetrance

surveillance

missense mutation

cutaneous leiomyoma

linkage

FDR

nail dystrophy

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