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amino acid

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Pronunciation: /əˈminoʊ ˈæsəd/

amino acid

Definition

One of several molecules that join together to form proteins. There are 20 common amino acids found in proteins.

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shinbone

noni

simple fibroadenoma

cartilage

intraoperative radiation therapy

contraindication

diacetylmorphine hydrochloride

stereotactic biopsy

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autologous BCMA-4-1BBz-targeted CAR T cells

pan-FGFR inhibitor LY2874455

vaginal moisturizer

autologous PD-L1/CD80/CD86-targeted CAR-T cells

c-Met/FLT3/TRK/CDK8/19 inhibitor TSN084

elesclomol

cumin/ginger extract-based artificial saliva spray

Alunbrig

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hypomelanosis

double heterozygosity

FDR

frameshift variant

polymerase chain reaction

DNA

genetic counseling

sporadic cancer

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