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Pronunciation: /ˈɪnsələn/

insulin

Definition

A hormone made by the islet cells of the pancreas. Insulin controls the amount of sugar in the blood by moving it into the cells, where it can be used by the body for energy.

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CD20 antigen

stage II colorectal cancer

myeloablation

pineal region tumor

wart

pipe

EEG

compound

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anti-PD-1 monoclonal antibody SCT-I10A

LMP-2:419-427 peptide vaccine

autologous HNSCC DNA-transfected semi-allogeneic fibroblasts MRC-5 vaccine

anti-CD38/CD3 bispecific monoclonal antibody GBR 1342

Cablivi

D-methionine formulation MRX-1024

anti-CTLA4 monoclonal antibody BMS-986218

lamellar body mimetic mouth spray LMS-611

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inherited cancer syndrome

variable expressivity

autosomal

germline

haploinsufficiency

incomplete penetrance

multiplex ligation-dependent probe amplification

missense variant

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