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Pronunciation: /thymus*/

thymus

Definition

An organ that is part of the lymphatic system, in which T lymphocytes grow and multiply. The thymus is in the chest behind the breastbone.

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ligation

aTTP

BAY 59-8862

cytogenetic analysis

CAR T-cell therapy

tumor DNA sequencing

EMC

enchondromatosis

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anti-VEGF/TGF-beta bispecific antibody fusion protein ZGGS18

HER-2/neu intracellular domain protein

multikinase inhibitor SAR103168

autologous anti-CD19CAR-HER2t/CD22CAR-EGFRt-expressing T cells

cationic liposome-encapsulated paclitaxel

Endometrin

fentanyl citrate-containing nasal spray

HBV mRNA vaccine

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missense mutation

aneuploidy

cytogenetics

tumor DNA sequencing

deoxyribonucleic acid

cascade genetic testing

proband

germline mutation

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