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in situ

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Pronunciation: /ɪn situ*/

in situ

Definition

In its original place. For example, in carcinoma in situ, abnormal cells are found only in the place where they first formed. They have not spread.

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mucositis

laparoscopy

positron emission tomography scan

indication

cystic duct

glycemic index

placental blood transplantation

IL-5

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fosquidone

sodium fluoride F-18

autologous anti-BCMA-CAR-4-1BB-CD3zeta-expressing memory T lymphocytes bb21217

MEK inhibitor PF-07799544

pamidronate disodium

fat emulsion

anti-NKG2A monoclonal antibody BMS-986315

anti-CD137 agonistic monoclonal antibody LVGN6051

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

onychodystrophy

gene

MSI

X-linked dominant inheritance

domain

microsatellite

frameshift variant

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