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Pronunciation: /germline*/

germline

Definition

The cells from which eggs or sperm (i.e., gametes) are derived.

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cerebrovascular accident

insulin-like growth factor

bryostatin 1

breast biopsy marker

VEGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor

odds ratio

end-of-life care

follow-up care

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CD19R(EQ)-CD28-CD3zeta-EGFRt-expressing T lymphocytes

Posidur

Kybella

BTK degrader NX-5948

MIF inhibitor IPG1094

aloe vera/chamomile/thyme topical cream

anti-5T4 antibody-drug conjugate PF-06263507

SHP2 inhibitor BBP-398

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plantar pit

codon

gene

missense variant

pathogenic variant

multiplex ligation-dependent probe amplification

autosomal recessive inheritance

consultand

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