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Pronunciation: /ˈæktɪˌveɪtɪd ˈʧɑrˌkoʊl/

activated charcoal

Definition

Carbon that has been treated to create small, low-volume pores that increase the surface area available for adsorption.

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gamete

tisotumab vedotin

normal range

MLH1 gene

compression bandage

PHP

stage II adult soft tissue sarcoma of the trunk, arms, and legs

colchicine

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Imovax Rabies

survivin-expressing CVD908ssb-TXSVN vaccine

PANVAC-V

polymer-encapsulated luteolin nanoparticle

HLA-A1, A2, B35-restricted survivin peptides/Montanide ISA-51 vaccine

Zantac

autologous anti-gp100CAR-CD3zeta-4-1BB-IL-15-PD1-expressing tri-functional T lymphocytes

IKZF2 protein degrader DKY709

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screening

single nucleotide variant

familial

noncarrier

negative predictive value

HLOD score

third-degree relative

affected individual

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