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Pronunciation: /dɪˈliʃən/

deletion

Definition

A type of genetic change that involves the absence of a segment of DNA. It may be as small as a single base but can vary significantly in size.

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Vioxx

time to progression

IMMU-110

Nexavar

brigatinib

germ cell tumor

hyperthermia

aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride

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gp100:209-217(210M) peptide vaccine

palifosfamide tromethamine

HMGB1 inhibitor SB17170

mesothelin/CD3e tri-specific T-cell activating construct HPN536

recombinant dHER2 vaccine

anti-CD47 monoclonal antibody SHR-1603

autologous orthogonal IL-2Rbeta-expressing anti-CD19 CAR T cells SYNCAR-001

anti-PD-1 monoclonal antibody QL1604

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sister chromatid exchange

PCR

summary logarithm of the odds score

genetic counseling

autosomal recessive inheritance

LOD score

germline variant

codon

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