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NEOPLASTIC [1 record]

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Record 1 2011-01-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cancers and Oncology
DEF

Pertaining to neoplasia; an abnormal and uncontrolled cell growth.

CONT

The paramount criterion that cells are fully transformed to the neoplastic state is that they can produce tumors in animals when transplanted to the appropriate host.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cancers et oncologie
DEF

Relatif à la néoplasie.

OBS

En français, l'emploi du terme néoplastique serait un barbarisme car ce dernier signifie «qui se rapporte à la néoplastie (restauration par autoplastie de tissus détruits)».

PHR

Prolifération, tumeur néoplasique.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Tipos de cáncer y oncología
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