Tumor initiation

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. Mutagens, substances that cause cancer can be tumor initiators.


References
  1. "tumor initiation". National Cancer Institute. Retrieved 9 Nov 2012.

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