Tumor heterogeneity
| Tumor heterogeneity | |
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| Term | Tumor heterogeneity |
| Short definition | Tumor heterogeneity - (pronounced) (TOO-mer HEH-teh-roh-jeh-NEE-ih-tee) term used to describe the differences between tumors of the same type in different patients, the differences between cancer cells within a single tumor, or the differences between a primary (original) tumor and a secondary tumor. These differences can affect the genes and proteins of the tumor. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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Tumor heterogeneity - (pronounced) (TOO-mer HEH-teh-roh-jeh-NEE-ih-tee) term used to describe the differences between tumors of the same type in different patients, the differences between cancer cells within a single tumor, or the differences between a primary (original) tumor and a secondary tumor. These differences can affect the genes and proteins of the tumor. For example, some cancer cells in a tumor may have genetic mutations (changes) that are not present in other cancer cells in that tumor. Tumor heterogeneity can play an important role in how cancer is diagnosed, treated, and responds to treatment
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Tumor heterogeneity
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