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Pronunciation: /ɛks reɪ ˈθɛrəpi/

x-ray therapy

Definition

A type of radiation therapy that uses high-energy radiation from x-rays to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors.

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microtubule

glucagon

proteasome inhibitor

missense mutation

stage 0 hypopharyngeal carcinoma in situ

oblimersen sodium

macular degeneration

cystoscopy

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Nilandron

3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine

ruxolitinib phosphate

naproxen

vaginal hyaluronic acid/lactic acid-based formulation IC-LC02S2Q2

Natolone

anti-Claudin18.2/anti-CD3 bispecific antibody QLS31905

recombinant fowlpox GM-CSF vaccine adjuvant

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splice-site variant

biallelic

kindred

chromosomal instability

autosomal recessive inheritance

inconclusive result

assisted reproductive technology

phenotype

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