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fatal

[feyt-l] / ˈfeɪt l /




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It is how he characterizes Denali’s TransportVehicle architecture, a modular platform it adapts to carry amyloid antibodies, tau gene-silencing antisense oligonucleotides, or the enzymes that treat some rare, but fatal, genetic disorders.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

On average, Ebola is about 50% fatal, which is far more deadly than flu or COVID-19.

From Salon • May 30, 2026

Bundibugyo Ebola, for which there is no vaccine or cure, is fatal in about 50% of case.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal illness in young children, elderly people or people with weakened immune systems.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

The night remained calm and still, but Matthias and Constance stayed alert, both knowing if they failed to observe this rudimentary law of nature, the penalty could be fatal.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques




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