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Pronunciation: /groʊθ ˈhɔrˌmoʊn/

growth hormone

Definition

A protein made by the pituitary gland that helps control body growth and the use of glucose and fat in the body. Also called somatotropin.

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SLC24A5 gene

neuromuscular electrical stimulation

pack year

cystic nephroma

Phesgo

MEN1 syndrome

radical lymph node dissection

image-guided radiation therapy

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sargramostim plasmid DNA hepatocellular carcinoma vaccine adjuvant

obinutuzumab

anti-CD44 monoclonal antibody RO5429083

botanical agent LEAC-102

anti-BCMA/anti-CD3 bispecific antibody WVT078

autologous prostate cancer-specific antigens-pulsed dendritic cells Cellgram-DC-PC

tenofovir alafenamide

Vibativ

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point mutation

genomic imprinting

D’Amico criteria

consent process

linkage disequilibrium

epimutation

multigene test

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