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Pronunciation: /ˌprɑfɪˈlæktɪk/

prophylactic

Definition

In medicine, something that prevents or protects.

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MDR modulator CBT-1

afib

tributyrin

mycophenolate mofetil

gastrin

elacestrant dihydrochloride

ST1481

SEER Program

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antibody ROSE12

Oporia

Montanide ISA 51 VG

dapansutrile

recombinant bovine basic fibroblast growth factor

caffeine-based cream

topotecan sustained-release episcleral plaque

bafisontamab

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loss of heterozygosity

PPV

screening

consanguinity

deleterious mutation

novel mutation

inherited cancer syndrome

summary logarithm of the odds score

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