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Pronunciation: /kɔr ˈbaɪɑpsi/

core biopsy

Definition

The removal of a tissue sample with a wide needle for examination under a microscope. Also called core needle biopsy.

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messenger RNA

interleukin-4 PE38KDEL cytotoxin

mycosis fungoides patch

PC regimen

spirituality

ropivacaine hydrochloride

retromolar trigone

surgeon

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anti-HBEGF monoclonal antibody U3-1565

sodium bicarbonate/potassium bicarbonate/anhydrous citric acid

pDNA-encoding Emm55 autologous cancer cell vaccine IFx-Hu2.0

technetium Tc 99m hydroxydiphosphonate

anti-CD33 monoclonal antibody BI 836858

anti-galectin-9 monoclonal antibody LYT-200

digoxin

Asorbicap

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ART

MLPA

genetic anticipation

consultand

allele

carrier rate

tumor suppressor gene

TDR

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