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Pronunciation: /ˈpɑrʃəl rɪˈspɑns/

partial response

Definition

A decrease in the size of a tumor, or in the extent of cancer in the body, in response to treatment. Also called partial remission.

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androblastoma

genital

tanespimycin

stage II endometrial cancer

mycosis fungoides patch

antibody therapy

HIV window period

yellow fever

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mast cell stabilizer TF002

anti-CD7 CAR T cells

autologous anti-CD19 CAR-expressing T lymphocytes IC19/1563

alpha-1,3-galactosyltransferase-expressing allogeneic renal cell carcinoma vaccine

anti-CD39 antibody/TGF-beta RII ectodomain fusion protein ES014

TLR9 agonist DUK-CPG-001

iodine I 131-labeled anti-CEA/anti-HSG bispecific monoclonal antibody TF2

casein/whey protein/soy protein/pea protein/fat mix/EPA/DHA-based nutritional supplement

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attributable risk

translocation

microsatellite

multiplex ligation-dependent probe amplification

mutation

second-degree relative

mutation analysis

germline mosaicism

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