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Pronunciation: /pɔɪnt mjuˈteɪʃən/

point mutation

Definition

A genetic alteration caused by the substitution of a single nucleotide for another nucleotide. Also called point variant.

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siltuximab

ectopic pregnancy

3 Tesla magnetic resonance imaging

spinal canal

adenoma

pazopanib hydrochloride

telehealth

virus replication cycle

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anti-CD137 agonistic monoclonal antibody ADG206

autologous anti-CD7 CAR/28zeta CRISPR-edited T lymphocytes

anti-ErbB3/anti-IGF-1R bispecific monoclonal antibody MM-141

mitazalimab

Cubicin

elimusertib

irinotecan hydrochloride and floxuridine liposome LY01616

pan-NOTCH protein-protein interaction inhibitor CB-103

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heterozygous genotype

germline DNA

allele

genetic anticipation

nonpenetrance

somatic mutation

genetic predisposition

CHIP

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