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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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lymphoma

emesis

mammalian target of rapamycin

fibrinogen

extensive-stage small cell lung cancer

progressive disease

second-line therapy

extrapleural pneumonectomy

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truncated tissue factor/NGR peptide

nutrient-rich whole wheat flour supplement

anti-CD39 monoclonal antibody TTX-030

alpha-galactosylceramide-pulsed autologous dendritic cells

c-Met inhibitor GST-HG161

HER2 ECD+TM virus-like replicon particles vaccine AVX901

navicixizumab

RIPK1 inhibitor GSK3145095

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second-degree relative

germline mutation

polymorphism

trinucleotide repeat

mucosal neuroma

single nucleotide variant

trisomy

cascade genetic testing

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