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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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marker

oxygen radical

wisdom tooth

fusion protein

susceptibility gene mutation

AP5346

trial sponsor

Standard Operating Procedure

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venetoclax

anti-CLDN6/CD3 bispecific antibody SAIL66

Valtrex

dezamizumab

alpha-lipoic acid/Boswellia serrata extract/methylsulfonylmethane/bromelain dietary supplement

biropepimut-S

anti-PSMA/anti-CD28 bispecific antibody JNJ-87189401

anti-MUC1/EGFR bispecific antibody-drug conjugate M1231

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synchronous cancer

linkage disequilibrium

palmar pit

MGPT

antioncogene

biallelic

locus heterogeneity

MSI

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