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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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9p21

tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte

ASM

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AAP

Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG

wood alcohol

arsenic

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upacicalcet

netupitant/palonosetron hydrochloride

hTERT multipeptide/Montanide ISA-51 VG/imiquimod GX 301

anti LAG-3 monoclonal antibody HLX26

topical Nigella sativa seed oil

autologous tumor-associated antigen-specific cytotoxic T lymphocytes

autologous polyclonal tumor infiltrating lymphocytes LYL845

copper Cu 67 SAR-bisPSMA

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missense variant

indeterminate result

codon

palmar pit

WES

variable expressivity

inconclusive result

familial

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