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Pronunciation: /pɔɪnt ˈvɛriənt/

point variant

Definition

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

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juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma

calcium infusion test

dacarbazine

reticular dermis

investigational new drug

mandible

CAT-8015

lymphoma

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IRDye800CW-labeled heptapeptide KSP-910638G

gadopiclenol

ginseng/lingzhi mushroom/Cordyceps sinensis/rose oral liquid

Korlym

fluorescent dye LS301

adenoviral cancer vaccine PF-06936308

arginine/nucleotides/omega-3 fatty acids/olive oil polyphenols/antioxidants/L-carnitine oral supplement

anti-Claudin18.2 ADC AZD0901

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summary logarithm of the odds score

genetic counseling

MGPT

HLOD score

copy number variant

somatic variant

X-linked recessive inheritance

inconclusive result

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