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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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EFS

areola

RLS

keratinocyte growth factor

lycopene

antiviral

CP-4055

disease-free survival

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Fc-engineered anti-CD40 agonist antibody 2141-V11

HER2 tri-specific natural killer cell engager DF1001

JEB regimen

Aurora A kinase inhibitor LY3295668

gavocabtagene autoleucel

BRD4 inhibitor PLX2853

topical ammonia-oxidizing bacteria-based probiotic solution

eflornithine hydrochloride ointment

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pathogenic variant

mutation

germline mutation

de novo mutation

FDR

X-linked recessive inheritance

NPV

fluorescence in situ hybridization

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