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Pronunciation: /stɛm sɛl/

stem cell

Definition

A cell from which other types of cells develop. For example, blood cells develop from blood-forming stem cells.

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adrenal gland

dyspnea

polyethylene glycosylated recombinant human megakaryocyte growth and development factor

radiofrequency ablation

paricalcitol

erlotinib hydrochloride

Valerianae radix

tirapazamine

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anti-CCR8 monoclonal antibody GS-1811

fluorine F 18 EF5

anti-PD-L-1/anti-OX-40 bispecific antibody EMB-09

aprutumab ixadotin

ADE regimen

iodine I 131 monoclonal antibody 3F8

ginger extract

quercetin/saw palmetto/cranberry/bromelain/papain/zinc supplement

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affected individual

splice-site mutation

palmar pit

multiplex ligation-dependent probe amplification

genetic predisposition

hereditary predisposition

SDR

depth of coverage

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