NCIt synonyms : Mitotic Rate; Number of Mitotic Figures;
NCIt related terms : Mitotic Count per 40 HPF;
NCIt definition : The number of mitoses identified under the microscope in tumors. It is one of the
parameters that determine the grade of malignant tumors. The method of counting varies,
according to the specific tumor examined. Usually the mitotic count is determined
based on the number of mitoses per high power field (40X) or 10 high power fields.;