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Cell Transformation, Neoplastic

Medical Definition: 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.
Guide Notes: do not confuse with CELL DIFFERENTIATION, a normal process in morphogenesis; Manual 24.4.1.10+; DF: CELL TRANSFORM NEOPL
Previously Indexed: Neoplasms (1966-1967),Neoplasms, Experimental (1966-1967)
Cell Transformation, Neoplastic Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Cell Transformation, Viral - An inheritable change in cells manifested by changes in cell division and growth and alterations in cell surface properties. It is induced by infection with a transforming virus.

Cell Transformation, Neoplastic Medical Definitions and Terms

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