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Pronunciation: /ʤəˈnɛtɪk æˈnælɪsɪs/

genetic analysis

Definition

The study of a sample of DNA to look for mutations (changes) that may increase risk of disease or affect the way a person responds to treatment.

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immunomodulating agent

soybean

median overall survival

18F-sodium fluoride positron emission tomography

gonadoblastoma

liquid-based Pap test

hematopathology laboratory

segmental cystectomy

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multi-epitope anti-folate receptor peptide vaccine TPIV 200

zinc oxide/aluminum starch octenylsuccinate/glycyrrhetinic phytosome/vitamin E/botanical extracts-based skin protectant paste

metformide hydrochloride/pioglitazone hydrochloride extended-release tablet

MCL-1 inhibitor AMG 397

ganetespib

gemcitabine-releasing intravesical system

mucoadhesive hydrogel gargle

vismodegib

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linkage disequilibrium

facies

late or variable onset

phenocopy

frameshift mutation

genome-wide association study

incomplete penetrance

summary logarithm of the odds score

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