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Pronunciation: /ˈnukliəs/

nucleus

Definition

In biology, the structure in a cell that contains the chromosomes. The nucleus has a membrane around it, and is where RNA is made from the DNA in the chromosomes.

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third-line therapy

lansoprazole

chemoprotective agent

Coombs test

micronutrient

TZT-1027

histologic examination

DNA intercalating agent

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anti-LAG-3/PD-L1 bispecific antibody FS118

Ventavis

Activella

IL-15/IL-15 receptor alpha heterodimer NIZ985

thymidylate synthase inhibitor CX1106

H3K27M long peptide vaccine

tiomolibdate diammonium

2-fluoropropionyl-labeled pegylated dimeric RGD peptide

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melanocytic macules associated with Peutz-Jeghers syndrome

indeterminate result

aneuploidy

inconclusive result

hereditary cancer syndrome

autosomal dominant inheritance

MSI

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