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Pronunciation: /trophoblast*/

trophoblast

Definition

A thin layer of cells that helps a developing embryo attach to the wall of the uterus, protects the embryo, and forms a part of the placenta.

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comprehensive pediatric cancer center

micelle

antisense c-fos

ovarian borderline malignant tumor

stage IV HPV-negative oropharyngeal cancer

Paxil

molecular medicine

Ewing sarcoma family of tumors

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hyperpolarized carbon C 13/nitrogen N 15-labeled urea

anti-androgen siRNA SXL01

copper Cu 64-DOTA-TLX592

TGF-beta receptor 1 inhibitor GFH018

Lymphoseek

VEGF-targeting agent

antisecretory factor-enriched egg yolk powder supplement

PI3K-beta Inhibitor SAR260301

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Southern blot

consultand

family cancer syndrome

genetic counseling

variant

hereditary cancer syndrome

Ashkenazi Jews

sebaceoma

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