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Pronunciation: /ferritin*/

ferritin

Definition

A protein that binds to iron and stores it for use by the body. Ferritin is found in cells in the liver, spleen, bone marrow, and other tissues.

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doxorubicin hydrochloride liposome

stage III esophageal adenocarcinoma

genetic susceptibility

risedronate

germline mutation

hyaluronidase

decortication

stage 0 hypopharyngeal carcinoma in situ

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SIRPa-targeting agent

anti-CD45 monoclonal antibody

Gardasil 9

allogeneic CD123-specific universal CAR123-expressing T lymphocytes

chocolate-based dietary supplement

allogeneic GM-CSF-secreting lethally irradiated pancreatic tumor cell vaccine

lomvastomig

efalizumab

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carrier rate

melanocytic macules associated with Peutz-Jeghers syndrome

PRS

predisposing mutation

heterogeneity logarithm of the odds score

microsatellite

depth of coverage

indeterminate result

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