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Pronunciation: /ˌɪnˈsərʃən/

insertion

Definition

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

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indium In 111-CHX-A DTPA trastuzumab

Xpovio

Sensorcaine

Truxima

vismodegib

rare disorder

breast-conserving surgery

therapeutic touch

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autologous T-lymphocytes-expressing NY-ESO-1-C259-specific enhanced T-cell receptors

standardized freeze-dried table grape powder

fluorine F 18 fluoropaclitaxel

allogeneic anti-CD19 universal CAR-T cells CTA101

anti-CEA-CAR autologous T lymphocytes

Alphagan

recombinant fowlpox GM-CSF vaccine adjuvant

aminophylline

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attributable risk

risk assessment

carrier frequency

multigene panel test

missense mutation

synchronous cancer

CNV

heterogeneity logarithm of the odds score

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