Tumor initiation is defined as "a process in which normal cells are changed so that they are able to form tumors". [1] It is the first phase in tumor development. [2] Mutagens, substances that cause cancer can be tumor initiators.
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Tumor initiation is defined as "a process in which normal cells are changed so that they are able to form tumors". [1] It is the first phase in tumor development. [2] Mutagens, substances that cause cancer can be tumor initiators.
This article incorporates
public domain material from
Dictionary of Cancer Terms.
U.S. National Cancer Institute.