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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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BMS-275291

molecular radiation therapy

stage III distal bile duct cancer

calbindin

tyrosinase peptide

dysphagia

analgesic

RBC

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anamorelin hydrochloride

anti-CD20/anti-CD3 bispecific antibody CM355

abemaciclib

CDK4 inhibitor BGB-43395

carbon C11 temozolomide

anti-TROP-2/MMAE antibody-drug conjugate LCB84

autologous CRISPR-Cas9-modified/BCL11A gene-disrupted human hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells OTQ923

methionine C 11

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genetic marker

informative

reduced penetrance

sebaceoma

sebaceous epithelioma

clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential

presymptomatic testing

negative predictive value

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