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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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nongerminoma

blood-brain barrier disruption

implant radiation therapy

DEXA scan

immunochemical fecal occult blood test

Innohep

stage I ovarian epithelial and fallopian tube cancer

urea/lactic acid-based cream

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nimotuzumab

Amrubicin Hydrochloride

Stilboestrol

WT1/PRAME/survivin-specific cytotoxic T lymphocytes

allogeneic CD19-specific CAR-modified CD8 plus central memory-derived virus-specific T cells

Amaryl

synbiotic supplement

photodynamic compound TLD-1433

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cutaneous lichen amyloidosis

mucosal neuroma

genetic susceptibility

palmar pit

WGS

genome-wide association study

cascade screening

somatic mutation

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