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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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Pap/HPV cotest

breast density

gastrojejunostomy

element

cultured cell

clove cigarette

yoga

meditation

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HPV 16 E7 antigen-expressing Lactobacillis casei vaccine BLS-ILB-E710c

nedaplatin

extended release bupivacaine hydrochloride resorbable matrix formulation

anti-IGFBP2 plasmid DNA vaccine AST-201

FOLFOX regimen

anti-Her-2-CAR retroviral vector-transduced autologous peripheral blood lymphocytes

anti-VEGF/TGF-beta bispecific antibody fusion protein ZGGS18

adenosine A2B receptor antagonist TT-702

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X-linked dominant inheritance

linkage disequilibrium

tumor suppressor gene

first-degree relative

genotyping

heritability

homozygous genotype

haploinsufficiency

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