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inferior vena cava

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Pronunciation: /ˌɪnˈfɪriər ˈvinə ˈkɑvə/

inferior vena cava

Definition

A large vein that empties into the heart. It carries blood from the legs and feet and from organs in the abdomen and pelvis.

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anti-CEA antibody

emesis

stage II adult soft tissue sarcoma of the trunk, arms, and legs

radical local excision

glucuronic acid

composite hemangioendothelioma

complete blood count

intravaginal

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PRMT5-MTA inhibitor MRTX1719

broccoli sprout extract

Clostridium butyricum-containing probiotic

autologous tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes MDA-TIL

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Imjudo

anti-c-MET monoclonal antibody LY2875358

autologous anti-BCMA-CAR-TCRz/4-1BB-expressing T lymphocytes CART-BCMA

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sporadic cancer

carrier rate

susceptibility gene mutation

linkage

genetic anticipation

consanguinity

genetic counseling

poikiloderma

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