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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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TUVP

transurethral electroevaporation of the prostate

ALK gene

lymphoblastic

parathyroidectomy

cone biopsy

dextroamphetamine-amphetamine

G6PD deficiency

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anti-CD39 monoclonal antibody TTX-030

fluorine F 18 4-fluoro-1-naphthol

PRMT5 inhibitor AMG 193

ALK/FAK/Pyk2 inhibitor CT-707

fruit and vegetable extracts

CD33-specific CAR lentiviral vector-transduced allogeneic T lymphocytes

Lactobacillus acidophilus/estriol vaginal tablet

FGFR inhibitor CPL304110

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clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential

telomere

ART

haploinsufficiency

NGS

congenital

heteroduplex analysis

hereditary cancer syndrome

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