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Pronunciation: /rɪˈdəkʃən/

reduction

Definition

A chemical reaction that takes place when a substance comes into contact with hydrogen or another reducing substance.

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squamous cell

lapatinib ditosylate

multiple endocrine adenomatosis type 2B

MLN2704

breast biopsy clip

circulatory system

endometrioid adenocarcinoma

Stavzor

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oral topotecan hydrochloride

autologous total tumor mRNA loaded liposome vaccine

palifosfamide

gusperimus

flumatinib mesylate

ALDH2 activator FP-045

topoisomerase I/II inhibitor NEV-801

ilixadencel

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melanocytic macules associated with Peutz-Jeghers syndrome

logarithm of the odds score

carrier

gonadal mosaicism

acrochordon

throughput

first-degree relative

CHIP

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