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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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circadian rhythm

PRCA

HMR 1275

epidermal growth factor

stage IIIA non-small cell lung cancer

rectovaginal exam

gallium scan

Zofran

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phenformin hydrochloride

Vitex agnus-castus fruit extract

anti-CA19-9 monoclonal antibody 5B1

anti-ROR1/CD3 T-cell-engager NVG-111

CD19-CD34 tagged metabolically programmed CAR T cells

sotigalimab

Aquacel AG with Hydrofiber

anti-CLDN6 antibody-drug conjugate DS-9606a

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sumLOD score

X-linked dominant inheritance

aneuploidy

mutation

nonsense variant

intron

fluorescence in situ hybridization

genetic predisposition

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