| tumor necrosis factor |
TOOM-er nek-RO-sis FAC-tor (TNF) An immune system biochemical with varied functions in cancer, infection, and inflammation. 797
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| tumor suppressor gene |
TOO-mer sup-PRESS-er JEAN A gene which, when inactivated or suppressed, causes cancer. 183
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| tumor suppressor gene |
a gene whose function is to monitor and control cell growth
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| tumor marker |
A substance sometimes found in the blood, other body fluids, or tissues. A high level of tumor marker may mean that a certain type of cancer is in the body. Examples of tumor markers include CA 125 (ovarian cancer), CA 15-3 (breast cancer), CEA (ovarian, lung, breast, pancreas, and gastrointestinal tract cancers), and PSA (prostate cancer). Also called biomarker
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| tumor |
an abnormal growth of cells that can be either benign or malignant.
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