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DRE

Definition

An examination in which a doctor inserts a lubricated, gloved finger into the rectum to feel for abnormalities. Also called digital rectal examination.

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PEB regimen

CDK4 gene

aortocoronary bypass

μM

scattered fibroglandular breast tissue

suicide

guaiac smear test

hemagglutinin-neuraminidase

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deflazacort

Seneca Valley virus-001

Ad5-CMV-NIS

MUC1-KLH Conjugate Vaccine

anti-A5B1 integrin monoclonal antibody PF-04605412

gliclazide

metformide hydrochloride/pioglitazone hydrochloride extended-release tablet

fluorine F 18 WC-4-116

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haploinsufficiency

deletion

genetic susceptibility

founder mutation

inherited predisposition

variable expressivity

assisted reproductive technology

attributable risk

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