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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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endometrial

ovary

polyvinylpyrrolidone-sodium hyaluronate gel

nimustine

VNP20009

immune checkpoint protein

daunomycin hydrochloride

germicide

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mutant-selective EGFR inhibitor BDTX-1535

aminoglutethimide

recombinant luteinizing hormone

p-cadherin antagonist PF-03732010

CD19-targeted CAR T2 cells

DHEA mustard

fenretinide lipid matrix

anti-CD19/anti-CD70 4SCAR-expressing bispecific T cells

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cutaneous leiomyoma

epigenetic variant

fluorescence in situ hybridization

deoxyribonucleic acid

NPV

locus heterogeneity

microsatellite instability

HLOD score

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