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TURP

Definition

Surgery to remove tissue from the prostate using an instrument inserted through the urethra. Also called transurethral resection of the prostate.

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garden valerian

cytokine

endothelin-1 protein receptor antagonist

genetic counselor

supplementation

gray elm

Calquence

anti-Mullerian hormone

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6-phosphofructo-2-kinase/fructose-2,6-bisphosphatases isoform 3 inhibitor ACT-PFK-158

TLR9 agonist IMO-2055

Polymox

BEACOPP regimen

tildacerfont

AKR1C3-activated prodrug AST-3424

NHS-POx-based hemostatic sealant patch

anti-VEGF monoclonal antibody hPV19

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epigenetic alteration

biallelic

hereditary predisposition

mode of inheritance

de novo variant

carrier frequency

chromosome

noninferiority study

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