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xylitol

Definition

A natural sweetener, with protective, saliva producing and moisturizing activities. Upon administration, xylitol produces saliva and may protect against cavities. This relieves persistent dry mouth and hydrates the mouth.

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phase II detoxification

pet-facilitated therapy

TRAIL-R2

isocitrate dehydrogenase-1 gene

aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride

degenerative disease

Hodgkin and Reed-Sternberg cell

mammogram

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fluorine F 18 DASA-23

monoclonal antibody 3H1 anti-idiotype vaccine

allogeneic gene-modified gamma delta T cells

eicosapentaenoic acid-enriched nutritional supplement

nucleoside analog DFP-10917

near infrared imaging agent IS-001

Etopophos

carbon C 11 N-desmethyl-loperamide

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late or variable onset

sebaceous epithelioma

melanocytic macules associated with Peutz-Jeghers syndrome

triple-negative breast cancer

sporadic cancer

mutation analysis

cascade screening

epigenetic variant

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