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Pronunciation: /ˈeɪnəl ˈkænsər/

anal cancer

Definition

Cancer that forms in tissues of the anus. The anus is the opening of the rectum (last part of the large intestine) to the outside of the body.

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cystosarcoma phyllodes of the breast

breast fibrosis

herpes zoster

progestin

acupuncture-like transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation

amphotericin B

phenethyl isothiocyanate

esophageal stent

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autologous cytotoxic T lymphocytes induced with MUC1 gene-transfected dendritic cells

macrogol 3350-based oral osmotic laxative

BTK inhibitor GDC-0853

ribociclib

pan FGFR inhibitor PRN1371

nirsevimab

XBP1-US/XBP1-SP/CD138/CS1 multipeptide vaccine PVX-410

empegfilgrastim

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genetic anticipation

Sanger sequencing

hemizygous

antioncogene

false-positive result

consanguinity

mode of inheritance

surveillance

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