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Pronunciation: /ˈlumən/

lumen

Definition

The cavity or channel within a tube or tubular organ such as a blood vessel or the intestine.

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PTH

laser surgery

beta-human chorionic gonadotropin

ophthalmoscope

enterostomal therapist

AFP464

calcitonin

loop excision

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ulixertinib

anti-FGFR3 monoclonal antibody MFGR1877S

antiperspirant cream F511

anti-EDB antibody-drug conjugate PYX-201

BTK degrader NX-5948

anti-SIRP-alpha antibody BR105

tiomolibdate choline

ceftazidime/avibactam sodium

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affected individual

third-degree relative

pathogenic variant

incomplete penetrance

surveillance

germline mosaicism

summary logarithm of the odds score

FISH

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