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Pronunciation: /mægˈniziəm/

magnesium

Definition

In medicine, a mineral used by the body to help maintain muscles, nerves, and bones. It is also used in energy metabolism and protein synthesis.

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fondaparinux sodium

liposome

niraparib tosylate monohydrate and abiraterone acetate

trigger

gray elm

thoracic surgical oncologist

high-intensity focused ultrasound therapy

electron

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anti-B7-H4/anti-4-1BB bispecific antibody ABL103

phenethyl isothiocyanate-containing watercress juice

Roxanol

tozuleristide

5-HT3 receptor antagonist

andecaliximab

Alpha-tocopheryloxyacetic Acid

anti-LILRB2 monoclonal antibody JTX-8064

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genomic imprinting

deleterious mutation

X-linked recessive inheritance

missense mutation

melanocytic macules associated with Peutz-Jeghers syndrome

metachronous cancer

CHIP

haplotype

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