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Pronunciation: /ˈɛmboʊˌlɪzəm/

embolism

Definition

A block in an artery caused by blood clots or other substances, such as fat globules, infected tissue, or cancer cells.

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transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous flap

trace element

ingenol mebutate gel

EHR

sequential treatment

AC-T regimen

SNX 111

pyroxamide

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BRAF inhibitor PF-07799933

autologous HER2-targeted dual-switch CAR T cells BPX-603

AndroGel

ALVAC-CEA vaccine

anti-LILRB4 monoclonal antibody IO-202

caracemide

lipid nanoparticle encapsulating glutathione S-transferase P siRNA NBF-006

fluorine F 18 integrin alpha v beta 6-targeted binding peptide

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linkage disequilibrium

DNA

intron

genotype

X-linked recessive inheritance

pathogenic variant

sebaceoma

null allele

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