Rating

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Rating
TermRating
Short definitionGrade IV astrocytoma (.
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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rating - (pronounced) (GREY thing) A system for classifying cancer cells in terms of how abnormal they look when examined under a microscope. The aim of a grading system is to provide information about the probable growth rate of the tumor and its tendency to spread. The systems used to grade tumors vary by cancer type. Classification plays a role in treatment decisions

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