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Pronunciation: /sɪst/

cyst

Definition

A closed, sac-like pocket of tissue that can form anywhere in the body. It may be filled with fluid, air, pus, or other material. Most cysts are benign (not cancer).

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diclofenac sodium

phobia

grade I ductal carcinoma in situ

esophagogastroduodenoscopy

phase 1 clinical trial

palifermin

NAFLD

total skin electron beam radiation therapy

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MDM2 antagonist ASTX295

PD-1-targeted IL-15 mutein fusion protein PF-07209960

busulfan

CD19-targeted CAR T2 cells

Wnt signaling pathway inhibitor SM08502

Bifidobacterium lactis/Lactobacillus acidophilus/inulin probiotic supplement

anti-CD47 monoclonal antibody AO-176

simeprevir

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mucosal neuroma

susceptibility gene mutation

X-linked dominant inheritance

novel mutation

negative predictive value

haploinsufficiency

multigene test

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