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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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NTHL1 gene

sorrel

genetic profile

R1507

hemilaryngectomy

proximal urethra

stage I mycosis fungoides

Ruxience

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anti-CD19 monoclonal antibody MDX-1342

oxycodone hydrochloride

PARP/microtubule polymerization inhibitor AMXI-5001

anti-PRL-3 monoclonal antibody PRL3-zumab

ditiocarb sodium

ALK/ROS1 inhibitor XZP-3621

Elizaria

autologous CD4- and CD8-positive truncated CD19-expressing antigen presenting T cells

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heritability

splice-site variant

translation

microsatellite

ART

late or variable onset

variable expressivity

translocation

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