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Pronunciation: /nəˈsɑfərɪŋks/

nasopharynx

Definition

The upper part of the throat behind the nose. An opening on each side of the nasopharynx leads into the ear.

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flexible heteroarotinoid sulfur heteroarotinoid A2

Hpk1 inhibitor PRJ1-3024

Soltamox

Oncoquest-L vaccine

neutrophil activation probe imaging agent

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anti-PD-1/anti-TGF-beta bifunctional fusion protein TQB2868

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polygenic risk score

multigene panel test

fluorescence in situ hybridization

noninferiority study

genetic anticipation

nail dystrophy

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haplotype

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