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Pronunciation: /fractionation*/

fractionation

Definition

A way of dividing a total dose of radiation or chemotherapy into separate doses that are larger or smaller than usual.

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ileostomy

film mammography

Ashkenazi Jews

comedo carcinoma

atypical glandular cells

chemoprevention

intermediate-grade lymphoma

intracavitary

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carbon C 13 idasanutlin

anti-CD38/anti-CD47 bispecific antibody ISB 1442

Adakveo

lipid nanoparticle encapsulated self-replicating RNA encoding human IL-12 JCXH-211

DNA polymerase theta inhibitor ART6043

anti-CD73 monoclonal antibody IBI325

Zynteglo

XPO1 inhibitor WJ01075

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X-linked dominant inheritance

trisomy

carrier rate

deleterious mutation

whole genome sequencing

cutaneous leiomyoma

nail dystrophy

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