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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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anus

National Cancer Institute

stage I papillary and follicular thyroid cancer (younger than 55 years)

fibrosarcoma

Chinese rhubarb

siltuximab

cholecalciferol

gamma ray

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hypoxia-activated prodrug TH-4000

citalopram hydrobromide

autologous anti-NY-ESO-1 mTCR retroviral vector-transduced PBLs

basiliximab

submicron particle paclitaxel sterile suspension

donor-derived CD34+ hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells plus CD3+ T cells MDR-101

PD-1-directed probody CX-188

visilizumab

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TDR

CNV

hereditary predisposition

inherited predisposition

mutation

pathogenic variant

presymptomatic testing

novel mutation

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