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Pronunciation: /ˌhaɪpərˈpleɪˌʒiɑ/

hyperplasia

Definition

An increase in the number of cells in an organ or tissue. These cells appear normal under a microscope. They are not cancer, but may become cancer.

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intermediate-grade lymphoma

anti-CCR2 monoclonal antibody MLN1202

obtundation

slit-lamp eye exam

mast cell leukemia

burdock

serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor

BRAF gene

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gene-edited autologous neoantigen-targeted NeoTCR-P1 T cells

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iodine I 131 apamistamab

anti-c-Met antibody-drug conjugate SHR-A1403

dobutamine

androgen receptor antisense oligonucleotide AZD5312

fibroblast-activation protein inhibitor

human lysozyme-containing goat milk

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cascade screening

pseudogene

genetic susceptibility

frameshift variant

massively parallel sequencing

genetic anticipation

CHIP

TDR

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