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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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human epididymis protein 4

whole-brain radiation therapy

chemical peel

contiguous lymphoma

HBOC syndrome

stage I nasopharyngeal cancer

odor

inhaler

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ATM kinase inhibitor AZD0156

2-methoxyestradiol nanocrystal colloidal dispersion

iodine I 131 tenatumomab

Maldex

subasumstat

barecetamab

polyvinylpyrrolidone-sodium hyaluronate gel

anti-CLDN6/CD3 bispecific antibody XmAb541

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LD

cutaneous lichen amyloidosis

point mutation

locus heterogeneity

reduced penetrance

cutaneous leiomyoma

antioncogene

SNP

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