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Tumor Cell Invasion

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Tumor Cell Invasion Definition

The local spread of tumor cells of a malignant neoplasm through infiltration or destruction of adjacent tissue; for epithelial neoplasms, invasion signifies infiltration beneath the epithelial basement membrane.

Tumor Cell Invasion Synonyms

Tumor Cell Invasion, Invasion, Tumor Invasion

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