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Pronunciation: /histone*/

histone

Definition

A type of protein found in chromosomes. Histones bind to DNA, help give chromosomes their shape, and help control the activity of genes.

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temozolomide

mitotic inhibitor

nivolumab and relatlimab

antineoplastic antibiotic

course of treatment

palliative care

LAMC2 gene

unilateral

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panobinostat lactate

lipid nanoparticle encapsulated self-replicating RNA encoding human IL-12 STX-001

Evoskin cream

lutetium Lu 177 monoclonal antibody CC49

anti-CEA CAR T cells

Myochrysine

Mobilan

anti-HER2/PBD-MA antibody-drug conjugate DHES0815A

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noncarrier

new variant

nonpenetrance

gene

mosaicism

constitutional DNA

fluorescence in situ hybridization

clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential

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