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ependymal cell

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Pronunciation: /ependymal* sɛl/

ependymal cell

Definition

A cell that forms the lining of the fluid-filled spaces in the brain and spinal cord. It is a type of glial cell.

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gastroscope

cheekbone

PSA bounce

mucosal HPV

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

basket trial

eosinophil

sorrel

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prilocaine hydrochloride

anti-CTLA-4 monoclonal antibody YH001

anti-CD3/CD19/CD20 trispecific antibody 1A46

anti-CLL-1/anti-CD38 CAR T cells

dimethicone/polymer barrier cream

anticachexia agent OC514

pan-PIM kinase inhibitor GDC-0570

autologous iC9-deltaNGFR-CD19CAR-CD3zeta-4-1BB-expressing T lymphocytes

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microsatellite

incomplete penetrance

predisposing mutation

GWAS

late or variable onset

polymerase chain reaction

autosomal

palmar pit

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