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Pronunciation: /hoʊst sɛl/

host cell

Definition

A cell that is infected by a virus or another type of microorganism.

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MHT

bacillus Calmette-Guérin solution

phosphoric acid

precursor B-lymphoblastic leukemia

Klinefelter syndrome

CRPC

serology

rifampin

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Akten

lipid nanoparticle encapsulated self-replicating RNA encoding human IL-12 JCXH-211

anti-immunoglobulin-beta CAR T Cells

anti-HCV E2 monoclonal antibody MBL-HCV1

ipilimumab

iodine I 131 MIP-1095

denibulin hydrochloride

Intuvax

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carrier

clinical validity

translocation

insertion

deleterious mutation

sumLOD score

melanocytic macules associated with Peutz-Jeghers syndrome

plantar pit

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