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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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parotid gland cancer

Oriental medicine

acute myeloid leukemia with myelodysplasia-related changes

testicular shielding

esophageal stent

stage 0 nonmelanoma skin carcinoma in situ on the eyelid

infratentorium

frankincense tree

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selective androgen receptor modulator LY2452473

aerosol sargramostim

imsidolimab

hepatitis A vaccine

enalapril maleate

anti-CD47 monoclonal antibody STI-6643

IL-15(N72D)/IL-15Ralpha-sFc fusion protein complex FL115

EGFR mutant-selective inhibitor QLH11811

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consultand

third-degree relative

point mutation

susceptibility gene mutation

new variant

genotype

carrier frequency

nail dystrophy

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