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Pronunciation: /ˈsɪgˌmɔɪd ˈkoʊlən/

sigmoid colon

Definition

The S-shaped section of the colon that connects to the rectum.

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chemokine

dilation and curettage

laser surgery

stage II lip and oral cavity cancer

breast cancer resistance protein

laryngopharyngectomy

Tasigna

Granix

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autologous anti-CD79b CAR T cells JV-213

ALDH1/3 inhibitor ABD-3001

prucalopride succinate

Aquaphor

simmitecan hydrochloride

deuterated phenanthrene

regadenoson

iodine I 124-labeled anti-PSCA A11 minibody

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splice-site mutation

autosomal recessive inheritance

epigenetic alteration

predisposing mutation

informative

translation

D’Amico criteria

plantar pit

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