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Pronunciation: /ˈlɛntɪnən/

lentinan

Definition

A beta-glucan (a type of polysaccharide) from the mushroom Lentinus edodes (shiitake mushroom). It has been studied in Japan as a treatment for cancer.

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lymphography

paclitaxel poliglumex

extraskeletal osteosarcoma

chaste tree berry

stage III gestational trophoblastic neoplasia

HRR pathway

lorazepam

salpingo-oophorectomy

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Halotestin

TLR9 agonist IMO-2055

autologous CD19-28z chimeric antigen receptor-expressing T lymphocytes

gallium Ga 68-P16-093

Panzem

technetium Tc-99m human serum albumin colloid

NY-ESO-1b peptide vaccine

anti-EGFR fluorescence imaging agent ABY-029

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copy number variant

nail dystrophy

genotyping

founder mutation

genodermatosis

variant of uncertain significance

false-positive result

double heterozygosity

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