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What does cytosponge mean?
A sponge contained within a pill on a fine string; once swallowed, the sponge is released and may be withdrawn, collecting cells (for analysis) on the way
Where does cytosponge come from?
From cyto- + sponge.

How to pronounce cytosponge

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