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Pronunciation: /ˌdaɪˈleɪt/

dilate

Definition

To widen or enlarge an opening or hollow structure beyond its usual size, such as the pupil of the eye or a blood vessel.

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VACB

nonlytic

fexofenadine

transoral robotic surgery

atamestane

intensive chemotherapy

contracture

pericardial tamponade

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allogeneic most closely HLA-matched adenovirus-specific cytotoxic T lymphocytes

CR2-fH fusion protein TT30

magnesium-rich mineral water

patidegib

montelukast sodium

CBL-B inhibitor-treated autologous tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes DeTIL-0255

anti-PD-L1 antibody-drug conjugate HLX43

TetMYB vaccine

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chromosome

PCR

autosomal dominant inheritance

variant of uncertain significance

PRS

facies

translation

LOH

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