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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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MPNST

childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia risk group system

octreotide scan

antigen-presenting cell

early diagnosis

leukemic leptomeningitis

sestamibi scan

B-cell acute lymphocytic leukemia

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Zykadia

adavosertib

NIR fluorochrome VM110

autologous tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes HS-IT101

interleukin-2/interleukin-15 receptor agonist NL-201

acellular cadaveric dermal matrix

autologous CMV-pp65-LAMP mRNA-loaded monocyte vaccine MT-201-GBM

para-toluenesulfonamide

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mutation

point variant

specificity

carrier rate

phenotype

incomplete penetrance

pathogenic variant

domain

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