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Pronunciation: /pərˈfɔrməns ˈstætəs/

performance status

Definition

A measure of how well a patient is able to perform ordinary tasks and carry out daily activities.

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metabolomics

T-cell large granular lymphocyte leukemia

cryoablation

antagonist

breast cancer

embolization

acid-base balance

memantine hydrochloride

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sodium glycididazole

CD44 targeted agent SPL-108

Aurora kinase/VEGFR2 inhibitor CYC116

Lumirem

anti-CD133-CAR vector-transduced allogeneic T lymphocytes

NKp46/CD16-based BCMA-targeted NK cell engager SAR445514

ZoDex

5-Aza-4′-thio-2′-deoxycytidine

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novel variant

noninferiority study

genomic imprinting

ER-negative PR-negative HER2/neu-negative breast cancer

biallelic

NGS

polymerase chain reaction

positive predictive value

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