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Pronunciation: /uvula*/

uvula

Definition

The soft flap of tissue that hangs down at the back of the mouth (at the edge of the soft palate). Also called palatine uvula.

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biopsy specimen

von Hippel-Lindau syndrome

actinomycin D

gastrointestinal stromal tumor

leptin

AR negative

in vivo

stage II mycosis fungoides

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Zydelig

engineered PBLs

topical Nigella sativa seed oil

trifluridine and tipiracil hydrochloride

Gammacorten

Wnt signaling pathway inhibitor SM08502

fosifloxuridine nafalbenamide

zirconium Zr 89-labeled RO5479599

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incomplete penetrance

transcription

predisposing mutation

Southern blot

cascade screening

genetic counseling

heterozygous genotype

copy number variant

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