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Pronunciation: /kəmˈplit riˈmɪʃən/

complete remission

Definition

The disappearance of all signs of cancer in response to treatment. This does not always mean the cancer has been cured. Also called complete response.

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cyanocobalamin

gynecologic cancer

generalized anxiety disorder

AMG 531

JS–101

tumor vasculature–targeted tumor necrosis factor alpha

Hurthle cell neoplasm

Pemfexy

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anti-CD38 monoclonal antibody TAK-079

rolapitant hydrochloride

MS Contin

Plectin-1 Targeting Agent PTP-01

anti-DR5 agonistic monoclonal antibody INBRX-109

4′-iodo-4′-deoxydoxorubicin

anti-BCMA SparX protein plus BCMA-directed anti-TAAG ARC T cells CART-ddBCMA

anti-GRP78 monoclonal antibody PAT-SM6

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LD

false-positive result

multiplex ligation-dependent probe amplification

next-generation sequencing

palmar pit

proband

loss of heterozygosity

MLPA

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