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Pronunciation: /ˌæpɪnˈdɛktəmi/

appendectomy

Definition

Surgery to remove the appendix (small finger-shaped pouch at the end of the first part of the large intestine).

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sunitinib malate

BMS-599626

gastritis

brachial plexus

germline

precursor B-lymphoblastic leukemia

SGI-110

dura mater

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acetazolamide

TRK/ROS1/ALK inhibitor SIM1803-1A

monoclonal antibody B013

telaglenastat

Zymase

CRISPR/Cas9-mediated PD-1 and TCR gene-deleted anti-mesothelin CAR-T cells

DCR ligand-bearing liposome-encapsulated melanoma antigens vaccine

fluorine F 18 integrin alpha v beta 6-targeted binding peptide

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pseudogene

variable expressivity

tumor suppressor gene

clinical validity

deleterious mutation

triple-negative breast cancer

hypomelanosis

genetic heterogeneity

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