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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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seizure

gynecologic oncologist

5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid

stage III vulvar cancer

leiomyosarcoma

Zollinger-Ellison syndrome

invasive procedure

menthol

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maprotiline hydrochloride

human-derived Enterococcus strain MNC-168

carboxyamidotriazole orotate

oxcarbazepine

idarubicin hydrochloride

LMP2-specific IL-12-secreting T cell receptor-transduced T lymphocytes

anti-PD-L1/anti-LAG-3 bispecific antibody ABL501

PI3K/mTOR inhibitor HEC 68498

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cutaneous leiomyoma

genotyping

hemizygous

hypomelanosis

PRS

carrier frequency

hereditary predisposition

variant of uncertain significance

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