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MALIGNANT TUMOR [1 record]

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Record 1 2015-10-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cancers and Oncology
CONT

Malignant tumours are cancerous. ... Malignant tumours vary in size and shape. They grow in an uncontrolled, abnormal way and can grow into (invade) nearby tissues, blood vessels or lymphatic vessels. They can interfere with body functions and become life-threatening.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cancers et oncologie
CONT

La tumeur maligne est cancéreuse. [...] La taille et la forme des tumeurs malignes varient. Elles se développent de façon incontrôlée et anormale et peuvent envahir les tissus, vaisseaux sanguins ou vaisseaux lymphatiques voisins. Elles peuvent entraver les fonctions corporelles et mettre la vie en danger.

Spanish

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

Neoformación que presenta las características de invasión y metástasis, a la vez que muestra un marcado grado de anaplasia celular.

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