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Pronunciation: /ˈtumər loʊd/

tumor load

Definition

Refers to the number of cancer cells, the size of a tumor, or the amount of cancer in the body. Also called tumor burden.

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hepatitis A vaccine

VAC

vascular endothelial growth factor trap

hyperbaric oxygen

edema

genomic profiling

arctigenin

nipple discharge

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Definity

lodapolimab

selpercatinib

anti-LAIR1 monoclonal antibody NGM438

anti-SIRPa monoclonal antibody DS-1103

fluorine F 18 para-chloro-2-fluoroethyl-etomidate

concentrated fortified collagen protein hydrolysate liquid supplement

alpha-lipoic acid/Boswellia serrata extract/methylsulfonylmethane/bromelain dietary supplement

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genetic predisposition

base pair

risk assessment

third-degree relative

nucleotide

locus

genomic imprinting

consent process

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