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Pronunciation: /ˈrɛktəl ˈkænsər/

rectal cancer

Definition

Cancer that forms in the tissues of the rectum (the last several inches of the large intestine closest to the anus).

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gastrointestinal carcinoid tumor

estrogen cream

ELISA

VAC

regional cancer

AIDS-related cancer

histopathology

post-traumatic stress disorder

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dendritic cell-precision multiple antigen T lymphocytes

pegylated liposomal doxorubicin hydrochloride

anti-EGFR monoclonal antibody ZZ06

modified vaccinia virus ankara vaccine expressing p53

VAC regimen

autologous gene-modified gamma delta T cells

oligo-fucoidan

anti-VEGFR3 monoclonal antibody IMC-3C5

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germline variant

tumor suppressor gene

TDR

LOH

genetic anticipation

heterozygous genotype

germline mutation

plantar pit

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