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human immunodeficiency virus

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Pronunciation: /ˈjumən ˌɪmjunoʊˌdɪˈfɪʃənsi ˈvaɪrəs/

human immunodeficiency virus

Definition

The cause of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Also called HIV.

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second primary cancer

penclomedine

endpoint

amino acid sequence

inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor

epimutation

pretracheal space

microbiome

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SRC/YES1 kinase inhibitor NXP900

taurolidine

anti-PLGF monoclonal antibody TB-403

actinium Ac 225-FPI-1434

dual variable domain immunoglobulin ABT-165

anti-CEA BiTE monoclonal antibody AMG211

Inno-hep

anti-PRAME T-cell receptor/anti-CD3 scFv fusion protein IMC-F106C

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splice-site mutation

variant of unknown significance

base pair

proband

affected individual

informed consent

synchronous cancer

whole genome sequencing

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