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refractory

[ri-frak-tuh-ree] / rɪˈfræk tə ri /


ADJECTIVE
inflexible
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But despite this, the research complied by Kada and Ortus Economic Research, concluded that net company worth had increased since 2018 in advanced and technical ceramics, sanitaryware and refractory products.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Food and Drug Administration is reviewing Arcellx’s application seeking approval of anito-cel as a fourth-line treatment for patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma, with a decision expected by the end of the year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 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

"By targeting tumor macrophages, we've shown that it can be possible to eliminate cancers that are refractory to other immunotherapies."

From Science Daily • Jan. 30, 2026

So Meg wrestled alone with the refractory sweetmeats all that hot summer day, and at five o’clock sat down in her topsy-turvey kitchen, wrung her bedaubed hands, lifted up her voice and wept.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott




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