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Pronunciation: /ɪnˈflæməˌtɔri/

inflammatory

Definition

Having to do with inflammation (redness, swelling, pain, and a feeling of heat that helps protect tissues affected by injury or disease).

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upregulation

stage II chronic lymphocytic leukemia

intraperitoneal chemotherapy

limited-stage small cell lung cancer

sarcoma

caloric intake

diathermy

stage IV penile cancer

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trivalent live-attenuated influenza vaccine

Fycompa

18F-FHBG

Zadaxin

Octreoscan

bemarituzumab

recombinant oncolytic adenovirus 5 encoding non-secreting interleukin-12 BioTTT001

anti-SIRPalpha monoclonal antibody BYON4228

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Ashkenazi Jews

assisted reproductive technology

recurrence risk

disease-causing mutation

microsatellite instability

first-degree relative

inversion

splice-site mutation

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