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Pronunciation: /ˈkroʊməˌzoʊm/

chromosome

Definition

Part of a cell that contains genetic information. Except for sperm and eggs, all human cells contain 46 chromosomes.

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malignant fibrous histiocytoma

distal urethral cancer

art therapy

proximal colon

single-photon emission computed tomography

median survival

incidence

consecutive case series

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Lipid Nanoparticle Encapsulated mRNA Encoding Human Single-chain IL-12 ABO2011

rolapitant hydrochloride

ezatiostat hydrochloride

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

NY-ESO-1 protein/microparticle MDP/bacterial DNA-containing MIS416 vaccine

lanreotide acetate

preladenant

anti-ROR1/anti-CD3 bispecific antibody EMB-07

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PCR

X-linked recessive inheritance

inversion

X-linked dominant inheritance

fibrofolliculoma

LOH

founder variant

linkage

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