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Pronunciation: /astrocyte*/

astrocyte

Definition

A large, star-shaped cell that holds nerve cells in place and helps them develop and work the way they should. An astrocyte is a type of glial cell.

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BRAF kinase inhibitor

device

selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor

endocrine gland

paricalcitol

Thymitaq

disulfiram

death receptor 5

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Citanest

oncolytic vaccinia virus expressing leptin/IL-2 fusion protein ASP1012

allogeneic natural killer cells CHM 0201

ivuxolimab

anti-OX40 agonist monoclonal antibody BGB-A445

anti-LILRB4 monoclonal antibody NGM831

allogeneic plasmacytoid dendritic cells expressing lung tumor antigens PDC*lung01

Vantas

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genetic counseling

LOH

translation

CNV

acrochordon

cascade screening

assisted reproductive technology

constitutional DNA

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