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axillary lymph node

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Pronunciation: /axillary* lɪmf noʊd/

axillary lymph node

Definition

A lymph node in the armpit region that drains lymph from the breast and nearby areas.

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Polivy

blood clot

Blackfan–Diamond anemia

BuMel

progesterone receptor positive

seventh cranial nerve

masoprocol

cellular adhesion

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megestrol acetate

anti-CLDN18.2 antibody-drug conjugate TQB2103

Niagen

bacterial type III secretion-based agent T3P-Y058-739

EGFR/HER2 kinase inhibitor TAK-285

TGFbeta receptor ectodomain-IgG Fc fusion protein BMS-986416

DCR ligand-bearing liposome-encapsulated melanoma antigens vaccine

volociximab

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false-positive result

negative predictive value

new mutation

constitutional DNA

PPV

germline DNA

double heterozygosity

GWAS

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