NCIt definition : Refers to abnormal cell activity manifested by decreased control over growth and function,
causing tumor growth or spread into surrounding tissue and adverse effects to the
host.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: Cancerous. Malignant cells can invade and destroy nearby tissue and spread
to other parts of the body.; CDISC: Refers to abnormal cell activity manifested by decreased control over growth
and function, causing tumor growth or spread into surrounding tissue and adverse effects
to the host. (NCI);