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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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VIP-secreting tumor

fibroblast growth factor receptor 1 gene

flavopiridol

MUTYH-associated polyposis

adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma

mediastinal pleura

tea tree

CD40-ligand

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Genasense

luteolin

PSA prostate cancer vaccine

multipeptide vaccine S-588210

host dendritic cell vaccine-001 MSSM/BIIR

autologous 4-1BB selected tumor infiltrating lymphocytes

anti-CTLA-4 monoclonal antibody REGN4659

MUC16-targeted antibody-drug conjugate DMUC5754A

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clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential

linkage

genetic counseling

proband

familial

plantar pit

SDR

next-generation sequencing

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