Author: Glossary
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Tumor burden
The sum of cancer cells present in the body.
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Tumor angiogenesis factor
A protein present in animal and human cancer tissue that in experimental studies appears to be essential to growth of the cancer. The substance is thought to act by stimulating the growth of new blood capillaries that supply the tumor with nutrients and remove waste products.
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Tumoraffin
Having an affinity for tumor cells.
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Tumor ablation
Destruction of tumor masses that cannot otherwise be treated by means of the application of chemicals, heat, or other forms of energy.
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Turban tumor
Multiple cutaneous cylindromata that cover the scalp like a turban.
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Teratoid tumor
Tumor of embryonic remains from all germinal layers.
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Papillary tumor
Neoplasm composed of or resembling enlarged papillae.
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Mesenchymal mixed tumor
A tumor composed of tissue that resembles mesenchymal cells.
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Melanotic neuroectodermal tumor
A benign tumor of the jaw, occurring mostly during the first year of life.
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Mast cell tumor
A benign nodular accumulation of mast cells.