A condition in which the level of immunoglobulins (antibodies) in the blood is low and the risk of infection is high. … [Read more...]
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germline mutation
A gene change in a body's reproductive cell (egg or sperm) that becomes incorporated into the DNA of every cell in the body of the offspring. Germline mutations … [Read more...]
germline DNA
The DNA in germ cells (egg and sperm cells that join to form an embryo). Germline DNA is the source of DNA for all other cells in the body. … [Read more...]
first-line therapy
Initial treatment used to reduce a cancer. First-line therapy is followed by other treatments, such as chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and hormone therapy to … [Read more...]
cultured cell line
Cells of a single type (human, animal, or plant) that have been adapted to grow continuously in the laboratory and are used in research. … [Read more...]
clinical practice guidelines
Guidelines developed to help health care professionals and patients make decisions about screening, prevention, or treatment of a specific health condition. … [Read more...]
choline
A nutrient in the vitamin B complex that the body needs in small amounts to function and stay healthy. Choline helps cells make membranes, make a … [Read more...]
cevimeline
A substance that increases production of saliva and tears. It is being studied as a treatment for dry mouth caused by radiation therapy to the head and neck. It … [Read more...]
borderline personality disorder
A serious mental illness marked by unstable moods and impulsive behavior. People with BPD have problems with relationships, family and work life, long-term … [Read more...]
baseline
An initial measurement that is taken at an early time point to represent a beginning condition, and is used for comparison over time to look for changes. For … [Read more...]