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Pronunciation: /myoclonic* ʤərk/

myoclonic jerk

Definition

A sudden, brief, strong contraction of a muscle or group of muscles that cannot be controlled.

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respite care

radiation necrosis

HDGC

ulcer

18F-EF5

soft palate

fluorine F 18-fluoromethylcholine

autoimmune hemolytic anemia

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CXC chemokine receptor 2 antagonist AZD5069

RenAmin

NHS-POx-based hemostatic sealant patch

carbon C 14 idasanutlin

3′-C-ethynylcytidine

EGFR-targeting agent

Stimate

radium Ra 224-labeled calcium carbonate microparticles

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point mutation

ART

affected individual

autosomal dominant inheritance

unaffected individual

inherited cancer syndrome

nonpenetrance

chromosomal instability

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