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mutation carrier

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Pronunciation: /mjuˈteɪʃən ˈkɛriər/

mutation carrier

Definition

A person who has a mutated (changed) copy of a gene. This change may cause a disease in that person or in his or her children.

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stage III vulvar cancer

predisposing mutation

oral surgeon

bile duct

talactoferrin

stage I lip and oral cavity cancer

tomotherapy

compression fracture

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metformide hydrochloride/pioglitazone hydrochloride extended-release tablet

trastuzumab botidotin

anti-PD-1 monoclonal antibody MW11

anti-OX40 agonist monoclonal antibody BGB-A445

5-[18F]fluorouracil

anti-CD39 monoclonal antibody PUR001

PI3K/mTOR inhibitor HEC 68498

Oxandrin

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carrier frequency

PRS

X-linked dominant inheritance

genetic anticipation

autosomal dominant inheritance

heterogeneity logarithm of the odds score

splice-site variant

depth of coverage

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