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Pronunciation: /somatic* sɛl/

somatic cell

Definition

Any of the body cells except the reproductive (germ) cells.

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cell-cycle regulation

lymph node biopsy

Femara

compassionate use

BCR::ABL fusion gene

stage 0 perihilar bile duct cancer (carcinoma in situ)

control group

ESA

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anti-PD-1 monoclonal antibody SYN125

CC-401

HPV E1/E2 interaction inhibitor gel AP611074

foslinanib

indium In 111-DOTA-daratumumab

tumor peptide-loaded myeloid dendritic cells

petrolatum-mineral oil-lanolin-ceresin ointment

Exkivity

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polymerase chain reaction

sebaceous epithelioma

carrier frequency

mosaicism

splice-site mutation

genodermatosis

metachronous cancer

melanocytic macules associated with Peutz-Jeghers syndrome

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