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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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oral cancer

polyposis

cordycepin

carcinogenesis

pineal gland

new variant

oophoropexy

attenuated familial adenomatous polyposis

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gorilla-derived adenovirus-expressing HPV-6/11 vaccine PRGN-2012

bumetanide

thiarabine

morphine sulfate sustained-release tablet

Hecoria

folate receptor-targeted tubulysin conjugate EC1456

autologous TCR-engineered T cells IMA201

indium In 111-labeled autologous polymorphonuclear leukocytes

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genetic susceptibility

genetic predisposition

triple-negative breast cancer

pedigree

novel mutation

polymorphism

NPV

WXS

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