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Pronunciation: /ˌɔltərˈeɪʃən/

alteration

Definition

A change resulting in something that is different from the original.

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IGRT

Clark levels

semaxanib

DIEP flap

phase 1 clinical trial

odds ratio

AZD6244

lexatumumab

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live-attenuated double-deleted Listeria monocytogenes bacteria JNJ-64041809

papaverine hydrochloride

lorvotuzumab mertansine

Cytadren

Pemfexy

ACTolog IMA101

DNP-modified autologous renal cell carcinoma tumor cell vaccine

anti-TREM1 agonistic monoclonal antibody PY159

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late or variable onset

WGS

heterozygous genotype

positive predictive value

inconclusive result

nonpenetrance

linkage analysis

deletion

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