Tumor burden
tumor burden n.
The total mass of tumor tissue carried by an individual with cancer.
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tumoricidal tu·mor·i·cid·al (tōō’mər-ə-sīd’l, tyōō’-) adj. Of or being destructive to tumor cells.
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[too-mer-i-jen-uh-sis, tyoo-] /ˌtu mər ɪˈdʒɛn ə sɪs, ˌtyu-/ noun 1. the production or development of tumors. tumorigenesis tu·mor·i·gen·e·sis (tōō’mər-ə-jěn’ĭ-sĭs, tyōō’-) n. Formation or production of tumors.
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adjective 1. (of cells or a substance) capable of producing tumors. tumorigenic tu·mor·i·gen·ic (tōō’mər-ə-jěn’ĭk, tyōō’-) adj. Capable of causing tumors.
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adjective 1. (of cells or a substance) capable of producing tumors. tumorigenic tu·mor·i·gen·ic (tōō’mər-ə-jěn’ĭk, tyōō’-) adj. Capable of causing tumors.
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