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Pronunciation: /ˈhɑtˌspɑt/

hotspot

Definition

In genetics, an area of DNA that is likely to mutate (change).

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FISH

capsule endoscopy

dementia

LU 79553

cyclooxygenase inhibitor

pathologic complete remission

probenecid

burping

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leucine-enhanced essential amino acid dietary supplement

avexitide

vinflunine

recombinant human granulocyte colony-stimulating factor

anti-TYRP1/CD3 T-cell engager RO7293583

rivoceranib mesylate

bispecific antibody JNJ-70218902

datopotamab deruxtecan

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oral papilloma

frameshift mutation

phenotype

hypomelanosis

locus

intron

LD

polymerase chain reaction

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