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Pronunciation: /ˌæspərˈeɪʃən/

aspiration

Definition

Removal of fluid or tissue through a needle. Also, the accidental breathing in of food or fluid into the lungs.

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hepatitis A vaccine

lobular intraepithelial neoplasia

peritoneal cavity

e-cigarette

inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor

promyelocytic leukemia gene

duvelisib

stage IIIC melanoma

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TRK/ROS1/ALK inhibitor SIM1803-1A

Cerazette

chlorhexidine/ethyl alcohol mouthwash

erastin analogue PRLX 93936

anti-mesothelin CIR mRNA-electroporated autologous T cells

AzaSite

TachoComb H

efineptakin alfa

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cutaneous leiomyoma

inherited cancer syndrome

triple-negative breast cancer

attributable risk

incomplete penetrance

late or variable onset

mucosal neuroma

heterozygous genotype

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