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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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neutrophil

inverted nipple

elesclomol sodium

anti-TRAIL R2 mAb HGS-ETR2

ET 743

International Unit

UV radiation

bone density

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anti-VISTA monoclonal antibody W0180

anti-FOLR1 CoStAR-expressing autologous tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes ITIL-306

anti-PD-1 monoclonal antibody GNR-051

Dostinex

MVA-PSA-PAP prostate cancer vaccine

ozanimod hydrochloride

autologous GM-CSF-secreting lethally irradiated colorectal cancer cell vaccine

multipeptide vaccine S-588210

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haplotype

mucosal neuroma

plantar pit

incomplete penetrance

Ashkenazi Jews

copy number variant

loss of heterozygosity

frameshift variant

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