survivor
Term · Oncology and biomedicine · MLC-T-ONC-008421
One who remains alive and continues to function during and after overcoming a serious hardship or life-threatening disease. In cancer, a person is considered to be a survivor from the time of diagnosis until the end of life.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ONC-008421 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oncology and biomedicine |
| References | NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-ONC-008421",
"term": "survivor",
"field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
"definition": "One who remains alive and continues to function during and after overcoming a serious hardship or life-threatening disease. In cancer, a person is considered to be a survivor from the time of diagnosis until the end of life.",
"references": [
"NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
],
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/survivor/"
}
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