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Pronunciation: /ˈreɪˌdɑn/

radon

Definition

A radioactive gas that is released by uranium, a substance found in soil and rock. Breathing in too much radon can damage lung cells and may lead to lung cancer.

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OSI-7904L

laetrile

histologic grade

laser acupuncture

depsipeptide

SN-38 liposome

overall survival rate

Sertoli-Leydig cell tumor of the ovary

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iodixanol

vactosertib

priming cancer vaccine GRT-C901

99mTc-based PSMA imaging and surgery agent

insulin, NPH

NY-ESO-1 reactive TCR retroviral vector transduced autologous PBL

autologous PD-1 antibody-expressing mesothelin-specific CAR-T cells

diphtheria toxoid/tetanus toxoid/inactivated pertussis vaccine

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locus heterogeneity

predisposing mutation

SNV

gonadal mosaicism

multigene panel test

depth of coverage

homozygous genotype

melanocytic macules associated with Peutz-Jeghers syndrome

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