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cobalt 60

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Pronunciation: /ˈkoʊˌbɔlt ˈsɪksti/

cobalt 60

Definition

A radioactive form of the metal cobalt, which is used as a source of radiation to treat cancer.

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evaluable disease

stage IVB anaplastic thyroid cancer

venography

blood cancer

platelet-derived growth factor

keloid

cavity

L-3,5,5’-tetraiodothyronine

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site specific immunomodulator QBECO

NY-ESO-1 protein vaccine plus Montanide ISA-51 VG

dual IRAK1/4 inhibitor R906289 monosodium

11C topotecan

quadrivalent inactivated influenza vaccine

ERK1/2 inhibitor ERAS-007

allogeneic CD123CAR-CD28-CD3zeta-EGFRt-expressing T lymphocytes

Vancenase

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WXS

new mutation

de novo mutation

exon

polymorphism

trinucleotide repeat

telomere

whole genome sequencing

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