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Pronunciation: /melanocyte*/

melanocyte

Definition

A cell in the skin and eyes that produces and contains the pigment called melanin.

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transdermal

Trk inhibitor LOXO-101

junctional nevus

regional lymph node

capillary leak syndrome

MRSA

neuronal tumor

metoclopramide

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autologous ROR2-targeted CAR-T cells CCT301-59

VAMP Regimen

Nicorette

autologous cytotoxic T lymphocytes induced with MUC1 peptide-transfected dendritic cells

autologous MAGE-A3-specific, HLA-A*01-restricted T cell receptor gene engineered lymphocytes

thymidylate synthase inhibitor CX1106

fosifloxuridine nafalbenamide

anti-PD-L1/4-1BB bispecific antibody QLF31907

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RNA splicing

palmar pit

incomplete penetrance

frameshift variant

translation

melanocytic macules associated with Peutz-Jeghers syndrome

base pair

band

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