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Pronunciation: /ˈnɑvəl ˈvɛriənt/

novel variant

Definition

A newly discovered, distinct genetic alteration; NOT the same as new or de novo variant (or mutation). Also called novel mutation.

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Melanoma Antigen Recognized by T cells 1

episcleritis

AFLD

bilirubin

indium In 111-anti-CEA monoclonal antibody M5A

large cell carcinoma

negative for intraepithelial lesion or malignancy

microliter

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sotiburafusp alfa

digoxin

high-selenium Brassica juncea

carubicin

oxycodone hydrochloride/naloxone hydrochloride prolonged-release tablet

pan-PI3K inhibitor CLR457

EGFR tri-specific natural killer cell engager DF9001

oncolytic HSV-1 JNJ-87704916

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CNV

GWAS

genomic imprinting

palmar pit

fibrofolliculoma

hemizygous

antioncogene

fluorescence in situ hybridization

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