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Pronunciation: /ˈbeɪsəl sɛl/

basal cell

Definition

A small, round cell found in the lower part (or base) of the epidermis, the outer layer of the skin.

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chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy

Bence Jones protein

PTEN

S-phase fraction

androgen receptor positive

ependymal cell

dysautonomia

ERA-923

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psoralen

17beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 5 inhibitor ASP9521

BF-200 gel formulation

micro-immunotherapeutic agent 2LXFS

XPO1 inhibitor WJ01075

Allogeneic CRISPR-edited Anti-CD19 CAR T Cells PBLTT52CAR19

Tectin

anti-CD22/anti-CD28 bispecific antibody REGN5837

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multiplex ligation-dependent probe amplification

penetrance

novel mutation

transcription

genetic anticipation

compound heterozygosity

incomplete penetrance

trisomy

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