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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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unresected

SABR

Vizimpro

human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 negative

infiltrating cancer

fungicide

Hurthle cell neoplasm

bone cancer

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selective cytokine inhibitory drug CC-1088

BCL2 inhibitor VOB560

KRAS mutant inhibitor QTX3034

Empliciti

nitroglycerin

gp100:209-217(210M) peptide vaccine

anti-CD40 agonist monoclonal antibody ABBV-927

anti-CD73 monoclonal antibody IBI325

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HLOD score

variant

late or variable onset

germline variant

band

Sanger sequencing

somatic mutation

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

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