Tumor Initiation

Preferred Label : Tumor Initiation;

NCIt definition : The first stage of tumor induction by a carcinogen, consisting of subtle alteration of cells by exposure to a carcinogenic agent so that they are likely to form a tumor upon subsequent exposure to a promoting agent. (NCI);

Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A process in which normal cells are changed so that they are able to form tumors. Substances that cause cancer can be tumor initiators.;

Codes from synonyms : CDR0000390314;

Details

Origin ID

C18129;

UMLS CUI

C0598935;

Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
- carcinogens [MeSH Descriptor]
- tumor initiators [MeSH concept]
Semantic type(s)
- Neoplastic Process [UMLS semantic type]
biological_process_is_part_of_process
- Tumorigenesis [NCIt concept]
process_includes_biological_process
- Preneoplastic Change [NCIt concept]

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