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Pronunciation: /ˌprɑfɪˈlæktɪk/

prophylactic

Definition

In medicine, something that prevents or protects.

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TP53 gene

macrophage

thymocyte

benign breast disease

imagery therapy

papillary dermis

pentamidine isethionate

Abraxane

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BCMA-TGF-beta insensitive armored CAR T cells

Fidelin

relaxin mimetic AZD5462

Pycnogenol

proteolytic enzymes

adenovirus RSV-TK

NSCLC-specific marrow-infiltrating lymphocytes

titanium dioxide/zinc oxide sunscreen cream SPF 60

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unclassified variant

predisposing mutation

skin tag

attributable risk

mucosal neuroma

variant of uncertain significance

cutaneous lichen amyloidosis

cascade testing

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