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Pronunciation: /effector* sɛl/

effector cell

Definition

A cell that performs a specific function in response to a stimulus; usually used to describe cells in the immune system.

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sigmoid colon

LMP776

PSMA PET scan

chronic cough

chromosome 17p deletion

Loqtorzi

lymphoid

thoracentesis

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metronidazole hydrochloride

boron-dipyrromethene-modified olaparib fluorescent imaging agent

irinotecan/P-glycoprotein inhibitor HM30181AK combination tablet

sovilnesib

anti-c-Met monoclonal antibody ARGX-111

anti-PD-L1/PD-L2 bispecific antibody IMGS-001

aloe vera/chamomile/thyme topical cream

anti-ENPP3/MMAF antibody-drug conjugate AGS-16M8F

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synchronous cancer

pathognomonic

consanguinity

germline mosaicism

inherited cancer syndrome

inversion

next-generation sequencing

hemizygous

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