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tumor: see neoplasm neoplasm or tumor, tissue composed of cells that grow in an abnormal way. Normal tissue is growth-limited, i.e., cell reproduction is equal to cell death. ..... Click the link for more information. . tumour (US), tumor Pathol a. any abnormal swelling b. a mass of tissue formed by a new growth of cells, normally independent of the surrounding structures tumor [′tü·mər] (medicine) Any abnormal mass of cells resulting from excessive cellular multiplication. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Histologically, the tumor is characterized by a biphasic tumor cell population in a trabecular, tubular, or alveolar arrangement (figure, A). The preliminary data suggest that certain proteins encoded by these genes facilitate metastasis, while others confer a survival advantage to a tumor cell in the lung. Administered parenterally, Mylotarg can demonstrate a tumor cell killing effect when it binds with the CD33 antigen on the cell surface. |
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