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Pronunciation: /ˈsɛdətɪv/

sedative

Definition

A drug or substance used to calm a person down, relieve anxiety, or help a person sleep.

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BB-10901

wide local excision

EKG

aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride

latissimus dorsi flap

isoflavone

Office for Human Research Protections

regional lymph node

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Mycelex

PANVAC-F

anti-SARS-CoV-2 monoclonal antibodies AZD5156

MVA-PSA/PAP/STEAP1/5T4 prostate cancer vaccine MVA-PCAQ

multi-antigen-directed autologous T cells NEXI-002

alpha-1,3-galactosyltransferase-expressing allogeneic lung tumor cell vaccine

LSD1 inhibitor GSK2879552

anti-folate receptor alpha antibody-drug conjugate AMT-151

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HLOD score

TNBC

genotyping

onychodystrophy

trichilemmoma

plantar pit

genetic anticipation

carrier

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