in situ
Term · Oncology and biomedicine · MLC-T-ONC-004253
In its original place. For example, in carcinoma in situ, abnormal cells are found only in the place where they first formed. They have not spread.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ONC-004253 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oncology and biomedicine |
| References | NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms |
Record as JSON
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"term": "in situ",
"field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
"definition": "In its original place. For example, in carcinoma in situ, abnormal cells are found only in the place where they first formed. They have not spread.",
"references": [
"NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
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