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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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ADCC

internist

prognosis

mixed neuronal-glial tumor

ultrasound energy

CRISPR-Cas9

phenethyl isothiocyanate

signature molecule

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uniformly-labeled [13C]glutamine

gallium Ga 68-NEB

HLA-A*2404-restricted RNF43-TOMM34-VEGFR1-VEGFR2 multipeptide vaccine

anti-Claudin18.2 CAR T cells IM92

anti-CD19 CAR T cells AT101

gelonin

bismuth Bi213 monoclonal antibody M195

glyco-engineered anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody CHO H01

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multigene test

genetic susceptibility

family cancer syndrome

FDR

WGS

predisposing mutation

intron

familial

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