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Concept information

  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. pathological processes and conditions
  3. pathogenesis
  4. neoplastic processes
  5. carcinogenesis
  6. neoplastic cell transformation

Preferred term

neoplastic cell transformation

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information Cell changes manifested by escape from control mechanisms, increased growth potential, alterations in the cell surface, karyotypic abnormalities, morphological and biochemical deviations from the norm, and other attributes conferring the ability to invade, metastasize, and kill.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2014

    Type: Concept definition

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Synonyms

  • tumorigenic transformation

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/217653

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