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functioning tumor

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Pronunciation: /ˈfəŋkʃənɪŋ ˈtumər/

functioning tumor

Definition

A tumor that is found in endocrine tissue and makes hormones (chemicals that travel in the bloodstream and control the actions of other cells or organs).

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Data and Safety Monitoring Board

adrenocortical

NREM sleep

tailored intervention

invasive ductal carcinoma

unsealed internal radiation therapy

ALK positive

implantable pump

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domvanalimab

PV-10

hydrogel-based resiquimod STM-416

PI3Kdelta/gamma inhibitor ZX-101A

methylene blue

HPV types 16/18 E6/E7-adenoviral transduced autologous lymphocytes/alpha-galactosylceramide vaccine BVAC-C

navoximod

liposome-encapsulated RB94 plasmid DNA gene therapy agent SGT-94

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inconclusive result

affected individual

homozygous genotype

genetic susceptibility

hereditary cancer syndrome

genomic imprinting

single nucleotide polymorphism

carrier rate

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