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Pronunciation: /hɛr ˈfɑlɪkəl/

hair follicle

Definition

A shaft or opening on the surface of the skin through which hair grows.

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AIDS-defining cancer

stage I Merkel cell carcinoma

inflammation

ruxolitinib phosphate

Department of Health and Human Services

CAT scan

electrolarynx

positive test result

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polaprezinc

resiquimod topical gel

anti-androgen siRNA SXL01

doxercalciferol

anti-gremlin-1 monoclonal antibody UCB6114

recombinant vaccinia-CEA(6D)-TRICOM vaccine

Dxevo

firastotug

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predisposing mutation

triple-negative breast cancer

variable expressivity

RNA splicing

CHIP

splice-site mutation

late or variable onset

point mutation

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