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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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musculoskeletal

cytokine release syndrome

stage II salivary gland cancer

SC-PEG E. coli L-asparaginase

capsule endoscope

arsenic

CYLD gene

perineum

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bemarituzumab

topical menthol

pemigatinib

anti-CCR8 monoclonal antibody SRF114

TARP 29-37-9V peptide vaccine

cyclin-dependent kinase 8/19 inhibitor BCD 115

Calendula officinalis/Plantago major/Cochlearia armoracia/ Hamamelis virginiana herbal toothpaste

arginine/nucleotides/omega-3 fatty acids/olive oil polyphenols/antioxidants/L-carnitine oral supplement

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whole exome sequencing

hemizygous

tumor suppressor gene

microsatellite instability

linkage

consent process

PRS

proband

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