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Pronunciation: /ˈhɑtˌspɑt/

hotspot

Definition

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

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chemo brain

EFS

genetic profile

continuum of care

Flomax

chronic phase chronic myelogenous leukemia

EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor

ACE inhibitor

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PD-L1 inhibitor INCB099318

micronutrient-fortified probiotic yogurt

Gamimune N

anti-CD20 antibody-drug conjugate TRS005

fluorine F 18 FP-R01-MG-F2

anti-FGFR3 antibody-drug conjugate LY3076226

PRMT1 inhibitor

recombinant oxytocin

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autosomal recessive inheritance

palmar pit

clinical validity

linkage analysis

multigene panel test

skin tag

antioncogene

germline

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