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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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preventive

noninvasive

breast density

parapharyngeal space

mediastinal pleura

nonrandomized clinical trial

serotype

Nyvepria

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carfilzomib

sargramostim plasmid DNA melanoma vaccine adjuvant

Avita

anti-CLDN6/CD3 bispecific antibody SAIL66

anti-OX40 agonist monoclonal antibody ABBV-368

anti-CD30 monoclonal antibody MDX-1401

fluorine F 18 DCFBC

flanvotumab

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linkage

indeterminate result

MLPA

new mutation

genetic marker

congenital

frameshift mutation

chromosomal instability

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