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Pronunciation: /riˈsɛptər/

receptor

Definition

A molecule inside or on the surface of a cell that binds to a specific substance and causes a specific effect in the cell.

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aneuploidy

VAC-IE regimen

BRAF V600 mutation

diverticulitis

NEDD8-activating enzyme inhibitor

GnRH antagonist

beta cell neoplasm

extrahepatic bile duct cancer

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BEACOPP regimen

PD-1-targeted IL-2 variant antibody fusion protein RO7284755

MLL/MLLT1 fusion protein

linagliptin

veledimex

BRAF(V600E) kinase inhibitor RO5212054

Gardasil 9

hydrazine sulfate

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constitutional DNA

attributable risk

affected individual

variable expressivity

ER-negative PR-negative HER2/neu-negative breast cancer

Ashkenazi Jews

tumor suppressor gene

trinucleotide repeat

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