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Pronunciation: /ˈkɑrtəlɪʤ/

cartilage

Definition

A tough, flexible tissue that lines joints and gives structure to the nose, ears, larynx, and other parts of the body.

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cellulitis

Mekinist

combretastatin A4 phosphate

platelet-derived growth factor receptor alpha gene

laryngeal cancer

negative Pap test result

computed tomography angiography

cold ischemia time

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trastuzumab/MMAF antibody-drug conjugate IKS014

Doptelet

Desferal

topical celecoxib

etalocib

EGFR/VEGFR/RET inhibitor HA121-28

pritelivir

pegylated liposomal mitoxantrone hydrochloride

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depth of coverage

melanocytic macules associated with Peutz-Jeghers syndrome

pedigree

third-degree relative

whole genome sequencing

microsatellite

MLPA

cascade testing

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