Growth inhibition

Growth inhibition (GI) is a medical term pertaining to cancer therapy and the specific reduction in growth of tumors and oncogene cells by a chemical compound, mechanical therapy (e.g. electroporation), radiation, gene therapy, protein therapy, ultrasound waves, light, or other treatment.

Measured in micromoles/liter or micrograms/liter.

See also

• Chemotherapy
• Radiotherapy
• Cancer
• Oncology
• Electroporation
• Protein therapy