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Tumor Initiation

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The first stage of tumor induction by a carcinogen, consisting of subtle alteration of cells by exposure to a carcinogenic agent so that they are likely to form a tumor upon subsequent exposure to a promoting agent. (NCI) [ ]

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Label

Tumor Initiation

Synonyms
  • Tumor Initiation
  • tumor initiation
ALT DEFINITION

A process in which normal cells are changed so that they are able to form tumors. Substances that cause cancer can be tumor initiators.

Legacy Concept Name

Tumor_Initiation

Preferred Name

Tumor Initiation

Semantic Type

Pathologic Function

UMLS CUI

C0598935

code

C18129