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benign tumor

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Pronunciation: /bɪˈnaɪn ˈtumər/

benign tumor

Definition

A growth that is not cancer. It does not invade nearby tissue or spread to other parts of the body.

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lung cancer

proliferative index

radiosensitization

partial radical vulvectomy

oncogene

meta-analysis

interleukin-4

ribosome

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CD47/SIRPa blocking agent TQB2928

anti-TIM-3 monoclonal antibody BC3402

mRNA-encoded anti-Claudin18.2 monoclonal antibody BNT141

autologous tumor infiltrating lymphocytes HV-101

actinium Ac 225-DOTA-MTI-201

anti-GARP monoclonal antibody DS-1055a

copovithane

RP-Mycin

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LD

deleterious mutation

mutation

unaffected individual

genetic predisposition

aneuploidy

homozygous genotype

sister chromatid exchange

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