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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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antisense oligonucleotide

PET-CT scan

hydrocarbon

stage IV mycosis fungoides/Sézary syndrome

ependyma

XK469R

antisense RNA

dihydrofolate reductase inhibitor

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ATM kinase inhibitor AZD0156

Faslodex

EGFR inhibitor EGF816

anti-PSMA/CD3 monoclonal antibody MOR209/ES414

anti-CD47/anti-mesothelin bispecific antibody NI-1801

Unasyn

itacnosertib

apoptosis inducer MPC-2130

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PCR

epigenetics

surveillance

presymptomatic testing

linkage analysis

assisted reproductive technology

penetrance

false-positive result

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