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ampulla of Vater

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Pronunciation: /ampulla* əv ˈveɪtər/

ampulla of Vater

Definition

An enlargement of the ducts from the liver and pancreas at the point where they enter the small intestine.

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lymphoid

perineal colostomy

tafasitamab

nipple discharge

anterior mediastinotomy

parathyroid gland

L-3,5,5’-tetraiodothyronine

HSPC

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cisplatin/vinblastine/cell penetration enhancer formulation INT230-6

FGFR inhibitor CPL304110

golimumab

autologous anti-CD19 chimeric antigen receptor T cells C-CAR011

flaxseed lignan

anti-integrin beta-6/MMAE antibody-drug conjugate SGN-B6A

dihydroorotate dehydrogenase inhibitor AG-636

lidocaine patch 5%

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clinical validity

sumLOD score

carrier

variant

whole genome sequencing

attributable risk

PPV

genodermatosis

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