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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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hepatobiliary

hematologic cancer

emapalumab

squamous cell skin cancer

EMC

stage IV Merkel cell carcinoma

kretek

luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone

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Angelica sinensis root extract

R-CHOP regimen

fermented soybean extract

T-regulatory cell-enriched donor cells

oxandrolone

anti-tissue factor antibody-drug conjugate XB002

BRD4 inhibitor PLX2853

autologous iC9-GD2CAR-CD28-CD3zeta-IL-15-expressing T lymphocytes

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X-linked recessive inheritance

point variant

nucleotide

SNP

trisomy

genetic anticipation

cascade genetic testing

sebaceoma

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