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Pronunciation: /defecation*/

defecation

Definition

Movement of feces (undigested food, bacteria, mucus, and cells from the lining of the intestines) through the bowel and out the anus. Also called bowel movement.

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digital mammography

ovarian ablation

camptothecin analog

alkylating agent

antimetabolite

VIP-producing neuroendocrine tumor

low-grade lymphoma

blood culture

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OFF regimen

autologous TCR-engineered T cells IMA201

autologous PBMC-derived engineered leukocyte immunostimulatory cells-activated effector cells

Tality

carbomer/polycarbophil-based vaginal gel

EGFR inhibitor XZP-5809 tartrate

Abraxane

IDO-1 inhibitor LY3381916

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genetic predisposition

phenocopy

incomplete penetrance

triple-negative breast cancer

deleterious mutation

sensitivity

summary logarithm of the odds score

proband

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