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Pronunciation: /ˈkoʊlən ˈpɑlɪp/

colon polyp

Definition

An abnormal growth of tissue in the lining of the bowel. Polyps are a risk factor for colon cancer.

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progesterone receptor positive

mini-transplant

Gerota’s capsule

papillary-reticular dermal interface

apheresis

combretastatin A4 phosphate

extraskeletal Ewing sarcoma

Aptivus

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4′-iodo-4′-deoxydoxorubicin

HM2/MMAE antibody-drug conjugate ALT-P7

corticorelin ovine triflutate

chromomycin A3

G. lucidum/A. blazei/G. frondosa/H. erinaceus/C. sinensis/I. obliquus/P. ostreatus/P. umbellatus/ L. edodes supplement

artichoke whole phytocomplex concentrate

autologous anti-PSMA CAR/CD2/dnTGF-BRII/PD-1:CD28 switch receptor-expressing T cells TmPSMA-02

polymer-encapsulated luteolin nanoparticle

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linkage disequilibrium

genetic heterogeneity

attributable risk

point mutation

Ashkenazi Jews

genetic predisposition

autosomal dominant inheritance

triple-negative breast cancer

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