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polymorphism

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Pronunciation: /ˌpɑˌliˈmɔrfɪzm/

polymorphism

Definition

A common variant in a specific sequence of DNA. “Common” is typically defined as an allele frequency of at least 1% in the general population.

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seocalcitol

Carney-Stratakis syndrome

desmoid-type fibromatosis

ounce

neoplasia

nocebo

vindesine

transurethral resection

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adenosine A2B receptor antagonist PBF-1129

synthetic vaccine particles-rapamycin

TORC1/2 kinase inhibitor DS-3078a

iPSC-derived anti-CD19 CAR/CD16/IL-15RF/ADR-expressing CD38-eliminated NK cells FT522

Bushen-Jianpi decoction

anti-CD3/humanized 3F8 bispecific antibody-activated T lymphocytes

anti-GD2 scFv/anti-DOTA scFv fusion protein GD2-SADA

Zinecard

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novel mutation

inconclusive result

hypomelanosis

LD

WXS

founder variant

loss of heterozygosity

second-degree relative

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