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Pronunciation: /thoracentesis*/

thoracentesis

Definition

Removal of fluid from the pleural cavity through a needle inserted between the ribs.

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plexiform fibrohistiocytic tumor

NTRK gene fusion

cervical squamous cell carcinoma

moxetumomab pasudotox

3-D mammography

iq’mik

gene expression

pleura

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IDO-1 inhibitor PF-06840003

8-hydroxyquinoline sulfate ointment

capsase-9-PP2A interaction inhibitor PEP-010

Vyvanse

everolimus/exemestane regimen

CD73 inhibitor LY3475070

fluorine F 18-labeled MeFAMP

labyrinthin peptide vaccine LabVax 3(22)-23

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incomplete penetrance

sebaceous epithelioma

novel mutation

third-degree relative

loss of heterozygosity

informed consent

null allele

cascade screening

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