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Pronunciation: /ˌhaɪpərˈsɛnsɪˌtɪvɪˌti/

hypersensitivity

Definition

An exaggerated response by the immune system to a drug or other substance.

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tumor promotion

nevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome

interstitial cell-stimulating hormone

buprenorphine hydrochloride

myeloablation

conditionally reprogrammed cell

treatment summary

HER2/neu

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Hercessi

autologous tumor infiltrating lymphocytes ITIL-168

CycloSam

Smac mimetic CUDC-427

CDK7 inhibitor XL102

lidocaine patch 5%

epigallocatechin gallate/vitamin D/vitamin B6/D-chiro-inositol supplement

Maldrin

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tumor suppressor gene

heterogeneity logarithm of the odds score

variant

germline

genetic anticipation

autosomal recessive inheritance

compound heterozygosity

metachronous cancer

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