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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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gemcitabine-oxaliplatin regimen

National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health

mafosfamide

pancreatic insulin-producing tumor

stromal tumor

fluorescence-guided surgery

transient abnormal myelopoiesis

micronutrient

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dual-affinity B7-H3/CD3-targeted protein MGD009

quercetin/rye flower pollen/bromelain/papain supplement

relugolix

brequinar

methylcantharidimide

Soriatane

aryl hydrocarbon receptor antagonist BAY2416964

water O-15

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gonadal mosaicism

WES

polymerase chain reaction

late or variable onset

Sanger sequencing

WXS

synchronous cancer

deoxyribonucleic acid

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