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Pronunciation: /ˈreɪˌdɑn/

radon

Definition

A radioactive gas that is released by uranium, a substance found in soil and rock. Breathing in too much radon can damage lung cells and may lead to lung cancer.

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insulinoma

Iressa

nevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome

paraneoplastic syndrome

PHR

TERT gene

loperamide hydrochloride

complex sclerosing lesion

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nebratamig

ROR1 CAR-specific autologous T lymphocytes

photodynamic compound TLD-1433

anti-PD-1/anti-CD3 bispecific antibody ONO-4685

anti-mesothelin iCasp9M28z CAR-transduced autologous T lymphocytes

IDO1 inhibitor RiMO-401

Zyprexa

gadolinium-based contrast agent BAY1747846

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clinical validity

polymerase chain reaction

multigene test

unaffected individual

third-degree relative

carrier frequency

double heterozygosity

D’Amico criteria

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