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Pronunciation: /ˌtrænˈskrɪpʃən/

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Definition

The process of synthesizing messenger RNA (mRNA) from DNA.

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preterm birth

hydrogen cyanide

total pancreatectomy

tumor microenvironment

Right to Try Act

CAP-1

fibrous connective tissue

SU6668

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crizanlizumab

simmitecan hydrochloride

Cinvanti

azurin-derived cell-penetrating peptide p28

autologous WT1-directed CRISPR/Cas9-engineered TCR-T cells NTLA-5001

topical ammonia-oxidizing bacteria-based probiotic solution

Sativex

oncolytic Herpes simplex virus-1 expressing anti-CTLA-4 antibody-like molecule and GM-CSF RP2

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sebaceoma

genetic susceptibility

germline variant

noncarrier

genetic screening

clinical utility

melanocytic macules associated with Peutz-Jeghers syndrome

compound heterozygosity

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