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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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lactic acid dehydrogenase

phototoxicity

intrahepatic bile duct

trabectedin

Danyelza

Kepivance

brentuximab vedotin

pinkeye

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ibritumomab tiuxetan

ALVAC-CEA B7.1 vaccine

anti-ICOS monoclonal antibody MEDI-570

lutetium Lu 177 DOTA-N3-CTT1403

Fragmin V

zenocutuzumab

autologous tumor infiltrating lymphocytes LM103

FAP/CD40-targeting agent SHR-7367

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genome-wide association study

onychodystrophy

genotyping

pseudogene

inherited cancer syndrome

clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential

fluorescence in situ hybridization

reduced penetrance

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