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Pronunciation: /ˈfæti ˈæsəd/

fatty acid

Definition

A major component of fats that is used by the body for energy and tissue development.

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selection bias

dinaciclib

transvaginal ultrasound

Concerta

VX 853

alcohol ablation

night sweats

peripheral blood stem cell transplant

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CD137/PSMA/HSA trispecific-targeting agent CB 307

AsiDNA

multisubtype natural human leukocyte interferon alpha

Salflex

concentrated beet crystals

HPK1 inhibitor GRC 54276

anti-PSMA monoclonal antibody-MMAE conjugate

recombinant interleukin-7

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segregation analysis

proband

false-positive result

epimutation

mutation

nonpenetrance

WGS

consanguinity

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