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docosahexaenoic acid

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Pronunciation: /docosahexaenoic* ˈæsəd/

docosahexaenoic acid

Definition

A polyunsaturated very long-chain fatty acid with a 22-carbon backbone and 6 double bonds. Four separate isomers can be called by this name.

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tyrosine kinase inhibitor

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art therapy

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chordoma

Sprycel

vitality

paclitaxel-loaded polymeric micelle

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MEK-1/MEKK-1 inhibitor E6201

cobalamin

PSMA-targeted PET imaging agent fluorine F 18 CTT-1057

gorilla-derived adenovirus-expressing HPV-16/18 E6/E7 vaccine

anti-PD-L1 monoclonal antibody IMC-001

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clinical validity

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late or variable onset

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