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axillary lymph node dissection

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Pronunciation: /axillary* lɪmf noʊd ˈdaɪsɛkʃən/

axillary lymph node dissection

Definition

Surgery to remove lymph nodes found in the armpit region. Also called axillary dissection.

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autologous expanded mesenchymal stem cells OTI-010

uterine sarcoma

SK&F106615

GG745

Ultram

arousal

11C-acetate

sulfuric acid

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anti-CTLA-4/anti-PD-1 monoclonal antibody combination BCD-217

allogeneic anti-CD70-CAR T cells ALLO-316

anti-Ly6E antibody-drug conjugate RG 7841

curcumin/doxorubicin-encapsulating nanoparticle IMX-110

ceftolozane-tazobactam

CpG oligodeoxynucleotide TLR9 agonist DV281

eicosapentaenoic acid monoacylglyceride

synthetic breast cancer peptides-tetanus toxoid-poly ICLC vaccine

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trisomy

epigenetic alteration

polymerase chain reaction

inherited predisposition

genetic counseling

WES

somatic mutation

pedigree

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