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polysaccharide

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Pronunciation: /ˌpɑˌliˈsækərˌaɪd/

polysaccharide

Definition

A large carbohydrate molecule. It contains many small sugar molecules that are joined chemically. Also called glycan.

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mind-body exercise

stage I esophageal adenocarcinoma

microbiome

bimatoprost

autologous expanded mesenchymal stem cells OTI-010

eflornithine hydrochloride

stage III adult soft tissue sarcoma of the trunk, arms, and legs

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lead Pb 212 pentixather

gallium Ga-labeled PSMA-11-gadoxetate

anti-DKK1 monoclonal antibody BHQ880

topoisomerase I/II inhibitor NEV-801

Vioxx

senna extract

fluorine F 18 DCFBC

Anti-CD147 Monoclonal Antibody DS-1471

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genetic anticipation

sister chromatid exchange

FDR

palmar pit

phenocopy

clinical utility

sebaceous epithelioma

insertion

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