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tuberous sclerosis

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Pronunciation: /tuberous* sklərˈoʊsəs/

tuberous sclerosis

Definition

A genetic disorder in which tumors form in the kidneys, brain, eyes, heart, lungs, and skin. This disease can cause seizures, mental disabilities, and different types of skin lesions.

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stage II kidney cancer

stage IVC hypopharyngeal cancer

squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck

broad ligament

pancreatic polypeptide

duloxetine hydrochloride

pegylated arginine deiminase

enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay

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PreBioGyn

liposomal docetaxel

tapotoclax

aminopterin

oxaliplatin-encapsulated transferrin-conjugated N-glutaryl phosphatidylethanolamine liposome

recombinant vesicular stomatitis virus-expressing interferon-beta

Granocyte

nutrient-rich whole wheat flour supplement

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family cancer syndrome

late or variable onset

trichilemmoma

tumor DNA sequencing

first-degree relative

genetic counseling

inherited predisposition

deleterious mutation

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