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Pronunciation: /əˈkjut peɪn/

acute pain

Definition

Pain that comes on quickly, can be severe, but lasts a relatively short time.

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PMN

glutathione S-transferase

driver mutation

cutaneous lichen amyloidosis

streptozocin

esophagectomy

tobacco tar

C-section

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BET inhibitor BMS-986158

Padcev

irinotecan/P-glycoprotein inhibitor HM30181AK combination tablet

modotuximab

roxadustat

pertuzumab

ginsenosides supplement

bevacizumab/carboplatin/paclitaxel regimen

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triple-negative breast cancer

deoxyribonucleic acid

cascade testing

nonpenetrance

fibrofolliculoma

germline mosaicism

genetic marker

deletion

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