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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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Catapres

ureter

TRAIL-R2

heart cancer

peripherally inserted central catheter

pastoral counselor

Zevalin

imexon

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Soltamox

Caldolor

diacylglycerol kinase zeta inhibitor BAY2965501

allogeneic anti-HA-2 TCR-engineered T cells TSC-101

teroxirone

anti-CD137 agonistic monoclonal antibody ADG206

anti-GITR agonistic monoclonal antibody REGN6569

Flovent

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trichilemmoma

linkage analysis

germline DNA

ER-negative PR-negative HER2/neu-negative breast cancer

unclassified variant

missense variant

CHIP

founder variant

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