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Pronunciation: /nɛk ˈdaɪsɛkʃən/

neck dissection

Definition

Surgery to remove lymph nodes and other tissues in the neck.

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CUP

stereotactic core needle biopsy

paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria

hypotension

3-D

calendula ointment

Bendeka

margetuximab

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Hydrea

Tepmetko

cis-urocanic acid

anti-HER3 dendritic cell vaccine

abiraterone

gluten-free compact nutritional supplement drink

mTOR kinase inhibitor AZD8055

fosciclopirox

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melanocytic macules associated with Peutz-Jeghers syndrome

positive predictive value

new variant

inconclusive result

recurrence risk

germline variant

noninferiority study

hereditary cancer syndrome

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