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Pronunciation: /villus*/

villus

Definition

A tiny hair-like projection, often on the surface of mucous membranes. The plural is villi.

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Caprelsa

stem cell factor receptor

olaparib

osseous tissue

phenethyl isothiocyanate

oocyte cryopreservation

precancerous

atypical hyperplasia

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anti-EphA5/MMAE antibody-drug conjugate MBRC-101

B7-H4-targeting agent

Lactobacillus rhamnosus/Lactobacillus reuteri probiotic supplement

huBC1-huIL12 fusion protein AS1409

Zoloft

5-fluoro-2-deoxycytidine

anti-CD38 monoclonal antibody CID-103

Amicar

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throughput

plantar pit

NPV

deletion

positive predictive value

genetic anticipation

surveillance

germline

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