sporadic
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Colorectal cancers that are not linked to inherited genetic conditions and typically appear after age 50 are known as average-onset or sporadic CRCs.
From Science Daily
On Monday afternoon, sporadic vuvuzela toots and car horns could still be heard downtown, although unclear whether a holdover from the prior night's celebrations or in anticipation of the team's forthcoming arrival.
From Barron's
One group came from a patient who had died from late onset sporadic Alzheimer's disease.
From Science Daily
Different leaders, organizations and local movements press for change, but their efforts are sporadic and heterogeneous.
Hospitals operate at minimal capacity when still open, and schools exist only as sporadic or marginal initiatives.
From Barron's
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