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Carcinogenesis

The origin, production or development of cancer through genotypic and phenotypic changes which upset the normal balance between cell proliferation and cell death. Carcinogenesis generally requires a constellation of steps, which may occur quickly or over a period of many years.

Year introduced: 2014

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Tree Number(s): C04.697.098, C23.550.727.098

MeSH Unique ID: D063646

Entry Terms:

  • Carcinogeneses
  • Oncogenesis
  • Oncogeneses
  • Tumorigenesis
  • Tumorigeneses

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