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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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stage IV perihilar bile duct cancer

stage IV adenosarcoma of the uterus

netupitant and palonosetron hydrochloride

reactivate

breast biopsy clip

Pomalyst

TINF2 gene

tumor necrosis factor-related apoptosis-inducing ligand

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Alymsys

fenofibrate

autologous 1928T2z CAR T cells WZTL-002

protein arginine methyltransferase 5 inhibitor GSK3326595

SORT1-targeted docetaxel TH1902

lead Pb 212-VMT01

copper Cu 64 FBP8

Sympt-X G.I.

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null allele

constitutional DNA

clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential

GWAS

melanocytic macules associated with Peutz-Jeghers syndrome

germline mutation

indeterminate result

fibrofolliculoma

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