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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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allelic heterogeneity

SNDX-275

NF1

Dacogen

neuroleptic agent

fluoroscope

diagnostic trial

breast-sparing surgery

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anti-plectin monoclonal antibody ZB131

anti-PRL-3 monoclonal antibody PRL3-zumab

carbon-11 acetate

gallium Ga 68-WL12

anti-TNFR2 monoclonal antibody HFB200301

belzupacap sarotalocan

CRISPR/Cas9-mediated PD-1 and TCR gene-deleted anti-mesothelin CAR-T cells

memantine

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segregation analysis

NPV

onychodystrophy

melanocytic macules associated with Peutz-Jeghers syndrome

sporadic cancer

allele

mutation analysis

de novo mutation

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