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Dendritic cell - Specialized cells capabale of presenting antigens to T lymphocytes, which are part of the body’s immune system.

Differential display analysis - A PCR-based method to define the presence and quantity of messenger RNA in cancer vs. normal or control material.

Dihydrotestosterone - A derivative of testosterone which has a higher biologic activity within the prostate than testosterone.

 

 

Diploid - Having two sets of chromosomes as normally found in cells of higher organisms.

DNA (Deoxyribonucleic acid) - The carrier of genetic information.

Donor nephrectomy - Kidney transplantation.

Drain - Tube used to drain fluid accumulations after surgery