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Pronunciation: /presymptomatic* ˈtɛstɪŋ/

presymptomatic testing

Definition

Genetic testing performed in an individual who does not show symptoms of the disorder, but who is at risk of developing the disorder.

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positron emission tomography-computed tomography scan

ASM

TSNA

multitargeted receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor ABT-869

cytosine

lactic acid

Stivarga

ovarian tissue cryopreservation

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gallium Ga 68 NY104

Votubia

valproic acid-expanded umbilical cord blood-derived CD34-positive cells

bcr-abl peptide vaccine

acetazolamide sodium

pegvisomant

autologous MUC1-mannan fusion protein pulsed dendritic cell vaccine

estramustine phosphate sodium

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mucosal neuroma

trisomy

disease-causing mutation

chromosomal instability

frameshift variant

ER-negative PR-negative HER2/neu-negative breast cancer

late or variable onset

loss of heterozygosity

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