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aberrant crypt foci

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Pronunciation: /æˈbɛrənt krɪpt foci*/

aberrant crypt foci

Definition

Clusters of abnormal tube-like glands in the lining of the colon and rectum. Aberrant crypt foci form before colorectal polyps and are one of the earliest changes that can be seen in the colon that may lead to cancer. Also called ACF.

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USPSTF

Opdivo

pentosan polysulfate

sudden infant death syndrome

pediatric oncologist

congenital fibrosarcoma

extragonadal

diagnostic mammogram

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androgen receptor inhibitor ONCT-534

autologous cytotoxic T lymphocytes induced with MUC1 peptide-transfected dendritic cells

ALK/FAK/Pyk2 inhibitor CT-707

R. glutinosa/P. suffruticosa/S. chinensis/A. cochinchinensis/P. armeniaca/S. baicalensis/S. sessilifolia herbal supplement HL301

autologous anti-MART-1 F5 TCR tumor infiltrating lymphocytes

milodistim

BTK inhibitor HZ-A-018

anti-HER2 molecule AIP-303

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X-linked dominant inheritance

melanocytic macules associated with Peutz-Jeghers syndrome

clinical validity

constitutional DNA

genomic imprinting

WXS

TNBC

clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential

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