Nutrient

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Nutrient
TermNutrient
Short definitionNUT gene - A gene that causes a rare type of cancer called NUT midline carcinoma when mutated (changed). The mutation occurs when a piece of the chromosome that contains the NUT gene breaks off and attaches to another chromosome. 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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nutrient - (pronounced) (NOO-tree-ent) A chemical compound (such as protein, fat, carbohydrate, vitamin, or mineral) found in food. These compounds are used by the body to function and grow

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