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Pronunciation: /ˌpaɪˈniəl ˈbɑdi/

pineal body

Definition

A tiny organ in the cerebrum that produces melatonin. Also called pineal gland and pineal organ.

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larynx

lignan

liquid biopsy

trisomy 21

acustimulation

luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone antagonist

adult-type fibrosarcoma

relugolix

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anti-CD19/CD3 bispecific antibody CN201

uniformly-labeled [13C]lactate

adenosine receptor A2A/A2B antagonist M1069

autologous PRAME-targeting TCR-engineered T cells IMA203

nalbuphine

ropivacaine hydrochloride

anti-inflammatory antibody ALXN1007

allogeneic melanoma vaccine AGI-101H

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hereditary predisposition

cascade screening

sensitivity

plantar pit

variant of unknown significance

clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential

inherited predisposition

biallelic

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