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(KOM-pleh-ment PROH-teen)
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| One of a group of about 20 proteins that is found in the blood and is important in fighting infections and other diseases. |
Previous Definitions: | comfort care, common bile duct, comorbidity, comparative anatomy, compassionate use trial | Next Definitions: | complementary and alternative medicine, complementary medicine, complete blood count, complete hysterectomy, complete metastasectomy |
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