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Pronunciation: /ˈproʊˌtɑn/

proton

Definition

A small, positively charged particle of matter found in the atoms of all elements. Streams of protons generated by special equipment can be used for radiation treatment.

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stage II salivary gland cancer

carbon C 11-acetate

antisense RNA

glufosfamide

total nodal irradiation

stage IIIA intraocular melanoma of the ciliary body and choroid

OHRP

choroid plexus

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autologous CAR-mbIL15-safety switch T cells PRGN-3006

G. lucidum/A. blazei/G. frondosa/H. erinaceus/C. sinensis/I. obliquus/P. ostreatus/P. umbellatus/ L. edodes supplement

anti-CDH6/exatecan ADC CUSP06

autologous MGMTP140K lentiviral vector-transduced HSCs

rofecoxib

lamivudine

albuterol sulfate

opioid growth factor

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codon

nail dystrophy

third-degree relative

double heterozygosity

sebaceoma

carrier frequency

polymerase chain reaction

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