refractory
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RP1 is intended to help these refractory patients by boosting their response to other therapies.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
The Food and Drug Administration has accepted a biologics license application for anito-cel as a fourth-line treatment for patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma.
From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026
"The prospect of changing the alloy and including other refractory metals to enhance the composite for nuclear applications is particularly exciting."
From Science Daily • Dec. 15, 2023
He said the medical cause of Benn's death was "refractory cardiogenic shock due to taxane alkaloid poisoning, following ingestion of yew tree berries and leaves".
From BBC • Dec. 4, 2023
Sometimes this short, straight-backed young girl hummed under her breath, or sang, while she hoed the com or tugged on the reins when a refractory mule refused to budge.
From "Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad" by Ann Petry
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