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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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intraventricular infusion

endocrine pancreas cell

progesterone receptor positive

cyclooxygenase inhibitor

DES

sargramostim

psychology

tubulovillous adenoma

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Stanford V regimen

menin-MLL interaction inhibitor JNJ-75276617

allogeneic skin-derived ABCB5-positive MSCs allo-APZ2-OTS

chlorine dioxide sterilization

fluorine F 18-6-fluorodopamine

BCG vaccine

adenoviral vector Ad5-CEA(6D) vaccine

anti-CCR7 antibody-drug conjugate JBH492

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base pair

predisposing mutation

pedigree

genetic anticipation

sensitivity

new variant

insertion

pathogenic variant

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