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emetic

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Pronunciation: /ɪˈmɛtɪk/

emetic

Definition

Describes a substance that causes vomiting. Also called emetogenic.

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EMD 121974

fibrocystic breasts

H and E staining

gastrointestinal

myelosuppressive therapy

HCT

Hashimoto disease

CT angiography

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Actiq

MEK inhibitor GDC-0623

anti-HLA-G/CD3 bispecific antibody JNJ-78306358

Asian ginseng

crenigacestat

CXCR4 peptide antagonist LY2510924

linifanib

anti-ErbB3 monoclonal antibody AV-203

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mode of inheritance

copy number variant

de novo mutation

tumor suppressor gene

intron

depth of coverage

SNV

assisted reproductive technology

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