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Pronunciation: /prophylaxis*/
prophylaxis
Definition
An attempt to prevent disease.
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Brukinsa
hospice center
starch
triiodothyronine
Bosulif
HRT
genetic counselor
phlegm
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anti-AGS-5 antibody-drug conjugate ASG-5ME
fluorine F 18-labeled S-(3-Fluoropropyl)homocysteine hydrochloride
CP-609,754
anti-PD-1 monoclonal antibody MEDI0680
Iwilfin
succinylcholine chloride
Exparel
proteasome inhibitor TQB3602
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autosomal recessive inheritance
cytogenetics
linkage
germline mosaicism
next-generation sequencing
unaffected individual
genetic screening
PPV
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