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virulence

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Pronunciation: /ˈvɪrələns/

virulence

Definition

The ability of a microorganism to cause damage to its host.

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Sipple syndrome

haloperidol

CDK4 gene

oophorectomy

mucositis

neurological exam

parenteral nutrition

open radical prostatectomy

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Life-Mel

cyanocobalamin/dexamethasone/gentamicin/procaine formulation

fluorouracil implant

Actos

anti-CD32B monoclonal antibody BI-1206

ponatinib hydrochloride

Biaxin

carboxymethyl starch topical powder

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MGPT

PRS

WXS

chromosome

de novo mutation

autosomal recessive inheritance

noncarrier

cascade genetic testing

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