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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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stage II nonmelanoma skin cancer on the eyelid

endocervical curettage

tipranavir sodium

electromagnetic field

aspergillosis

RECQL4 gene

lobular intraepithelial neoplasia

medical oncologist

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anti-HER2 antibody-drug conjugate JSKN003

anti-CD1d/Vdelta2 gamma delta T-cell-engaging bispecific antibody LAVA-051

aluminum hydroxide/magnesium hydroxide

Viokace

anti-mesothelin CAR vector-transduced autologous T lymphocytes

durvalumab

antibody-drug conjugate SC-005

Allegra

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familial

RNA splicing

poikiloderma

haploinsufficiency

carrier rate

frameshift variant

genetic marker

genetic predisposition

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