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Pronunciation: /breɪn ˈtumər/

brain tumor

Definition

The growth of abnormal cells in the tissues of the brain. Brain tumors can be benign (not cancer) or malignant (cancer).

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radionuclide scanning

acid-base balance

MEN syndrome

missense variant

erythrodysplasia

historic cohort study

photodynamic therapy

psychiatrist

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BCR-ABL p210-b3a2 breakpoint-derived pentapeptide vaccine

PK-R allosteric activator AG-348

14C BMS-275183

Statex SR

vitamins/minerals/proteins-based synthetic meal replacement

anti-EGFR/HER3 monoclonal antibody MEHD7945A

KRAS G12C inhibitor GH35

copper Cu 64 FAP-2286

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fluorescence in situ hybridization

linkage

sister chromatid exchange

consent process

intron

variant of uncertain significance

somatic mutation

mutation analysis

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