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Pronunciation: /ˌɪmˈpɛrmənt/

impairment

Definition

A loss of part or all of a physical or mental ability, such as the ability to see, walk, or learn.

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sensor

double balloon enteroscopy

ATN-161

endothelin-1 protein receptor antagonist

upper jaw

CNS depressant

ethical

severe combined immunodeficiency disease

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oncolytic VSV-GP BI 1821736

Ativan

lebrikizumab

Miraluma

anti-CCR7 antibody-drug conjugate JBH492

Methadose

interleukin-2/interleukin-15 receptor agonist NL-201

PEB regimen

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genetic counseling

carrier frequency

sensitivity

attributable risk

genetic anticipation

disease-causing mutation

somatic variant

ER-negative PR-negative HER2/neu-negative breast cancer

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