Microenvironment
| Microenvironment | |
|---|---|
| Term | Microenvironment |
| Short definition | microenvironment - (pronounced) (MY-kroh-en-VY-run-ment) In biology, the cells, molecules, and structures (such as blood vessels) that surround and support other cells and tissues. Abnormal cells such as cancer cells can change their microenvironment. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
microenvironment - (pronounced) (MY-kroh-en-VY-run-ment) In biology, the cells, molecules, and structures (such as blood vessels) that surround and support other cells and tissues. Abnormal cells such as cancer cells can change their microenvironment. Changes in the microenvironment can affect the growth and spread of cancer cells. Studying the microenvironment can help researchers understand how cancer cells form and find new ways to treat cancer
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Microenvironment
- Wikipedia's article - Microenvironment
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