Tumor initiation
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Tumor initiation is a process in which normal cells are changed so that they are able to form tumors. It is the first phase in tumor development. Substances that cause cancer can be tumor initiators.
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- Tumor initiation entry in the public domain NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
This article incorporates public domain material from the U.S. National Cancer Institute document "Dictionary of Cancer Terms".
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