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Pronunciation: /ˈgæmə ˌɪˌreɪdiˈeɪʃən/

gamma irradiation

Definition

A type of radiation therapy that uses gamma radiation. Gamma radiation is a type of high-energy radiation that is different from x-rays.

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pedunculated

toxemia

transurethral incision of the prostate

malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor

ptosis

olfactory system

fluconazole

EPOCH regimen

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anti-EGP-2 immunotoxin MOC31-PE

recombinant interferon Alpha 2b-like protein

chlorotoxin (EQ)-CD28-CD3zeta-CD19t-expressing CAR T lymphocytes

perflutren lipid microspheres

pyruvate kinase M2 isoform activator TP-1454

GM.CD40L cell vaccine

AKT/RSK/S6K inhibitor TAS0612

ALK2 inhibitor INCB000928

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tumor DNA sequencing

MLPA

phenotype

autosomal

ER-negative PR-negative HER2/neu-negative breast cancer

founder variant

multigene test

novel mutation

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