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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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polyp

gastrointestinal carcinoid tumor

systemic mastocytosis with associated hematologic neoplasm

childhood cancer risk group

dihydrotestosterone

supportive care

reactivate

National Lung Screening Trial

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fibroblast-activation protein inhibitor

autologous anti-glypican-3 CAR-IL-15-iC9-expressing T lymphocytes

therapeutic epinephrine

nanoparticle albumin-bound docetaxel

formoterol fumarate/roxithromycin

Temferon

electrokinetically modified water

Lactobacillus-based probiotic capsule

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variant

CHIP

somatic variant

reduced penetrance

band

genetic heterogeneity

polygenic risk score

genomic imprinting

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