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absorption

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Pronunciation: /əbˈzɔrpʃən/

absorption

Definition

The process of taking nutrients from the digestive system into the blood so they can be used in the body.

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SARS-CoV-2

advanced cancer

sedative

etiology

rF-TRICOM

Community Advisory Board

pelvic

reflexology

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CD19-targeted CAR T2 cells

anti-claudin18.2 monoclonal antibody AB011

soblidotin

simmitecan hydrochloride

anti-EGFR/PBD antibody-drug conjugate ABBV-321

long-acting release pasireotide

bovine lactoferrin supplement

Y 90 monoclonal antibody CC49

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variant

LOH

genetic anticipation

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

loss of heterozygosity

cutaneous leiomyoma

pathogenic variant

base pair

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