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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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lopinavir

human leukocyte antigen

antifibrinolytic agent

prednisone

mega-voltage linear accelerator

Exjade

double-hit lymphoma

stage IVB nasal cavity and ethmoid sinus cancer

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navarixin

allogeneic anti-CD6 CAR T-regulatory cells

pembrolizumab/quavonlimab MK-1308A

anti-interleukin-1 alpha monoclonal antibody MABp1

3′-aminomethyl nicotine-P. aeruginosa r-exoprotein A conjugate vaccine

BiCNU

Smoothened antagonist LDE225 topical

fluorescein-conjugated Wisteria floribunda lectin

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carrier rate

surveillance

epigenetic variant

exon

missense mutation

tumor DNA sequencing

familial

epigenetic alteration

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