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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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preclinical study

isatuximab

pelvic

LAMA3 gene

teniposide

distal urethral cancer

stage IIIC non-small cell lung cancer

angiosarcoma

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zirconium Zr 89-labeled anti-PIGF monoclonal antibody RO5323441

anti-PD-1/IL-2 bispecific antibody fusion protein IBI363

saruparib

cytarabine monophosphate prodrug MB07133

DM-CHOC-PEN

anti-PD-1/anti-CD3 bispecific antibody ONO-4685

hedgehog inhibitor NLM-001

carbomer/polycarbophil-based vaginal gel

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deoxyribonucleic acid

CHIP

MSI

assisted reproductive technology

epimutation

de novo variant

carrier rate

negative predictive value

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