tumor progression

Synonyms:
  • progression
German: Tumorprogression
Japanese: 腫瘍プログレッション

Oncology. Tumor expansion involving metastasis. During this process, the malignant tumor cells have invasive and migratory properties, enabling the cells to reach and grow in tissues far from their origin (metastasis).

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