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Pronunciation: /ˈfɑlɪkəl/

follicle

Definition

A sac or pouch-like cavity formed by a group of cells. In the ovaries, one follicle contains one egg. In the skin, one follicle contains one hair.

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sacituzumab govitecan

pleura

sirolimus

Zestril

in vivo

Whipple procedure

ALK gene

prostatocystectomy

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Ossirene

folate receptor-targeted vinca alkaloid/mitomycin C EC0225

Amdray

transferrin receptor-targeted liposomal p53 cDNA

valproic acid-expanded umbilical cord blood-derived CD34-positive cells

grape seed extract supplement

anti-CD19-CAR-CD28/CD20-CAR-4-1BB-expressing autologous T lymphocytes Hu1928-Hu20BB

autologous gene-modified PD-1-positive T lymphocytes ScTIL210

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noncarrier

logarithm of the odds score

heritability

insertion

carrier frequency

mucosal neuroma

whole exome sequencing

cutaneous leiomyoma

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