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aorta

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Pronunciation: /eɪˈɔrtə/

aorta

Definition

The largest artery in the body. It carries oxygen-rich blood away from the heart to vessels that reach the rest of the body.

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CP regimen

stage IV gestational trophoblastic neoplasia

pediatric oncologist

bisphosphonate-associated osteonecrosis

parotidectomy

BBR 2778

naloxone

BRM therapy

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FGFR1/2/3 inhibitor TYRA-200

troxacitabine nucleotide prodrug MIV-818

anti-LAG-3/PD-1 bispecific antibody INCA32459

fluorine F 18 florbetapir

anti-CD19-CAR CMV-specific T lymphocytes

anti-TF monoclonal antibody ALT-836

shu yu wan formula

fumagillin-derived polymer conjugate XMT-1107

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de novo variant

sensitivity

genetic predisposition

genetic susceptibility

palmar pit

frameshift mutation

point variant

cytogenetics

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