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Pronunciation: /riˈsɛptər/

receptor

Definition

A molecule inside or on the surface of a cell that binds to a specific substance and causes a specific effect in the cell.

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internal radiation therapy

CD30 protein

human participant protection regulations

APL

mosunetuzumab

dalteparin sodium

extrapleural pneumonectomy

strontium chloride Sr 89

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Avita

allogeneic CD123-specific universal CAR123-expressing T lymphocytes

CYP17/CYP11B2 Inhibitor LAE001

CXCR4 antagonist USL311

Jevtana

Propulsid

autologous lymphoma cell/autologous dendritic cell electrofusion hybrid vaccine

progesterone vaginal insert

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genetic counseling

missense mutation

LOD score

locus

fluorescence in situ hybridization

codon

LOH

SDR

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