The phrase
"tumor genomes" refers to the complete set of genetic material or DNA found in a tumor. It includes all the genetic instructions that contribute to the growth, development, and characteristics of the tumor. By studying
tumor genomes, scientists can learn about the genetic changes that occur in a tumor, which can help in understanding the causes of cancer and developing targeted treatment strategies.
Full definition
Synonyms for individual words can be found below.
«tumor»
«genome»
Sentences with «tumor genomes»
- The plan is to scale up to collecting whole - tumor genome sequence data from 3,000 to 4,000 patients annually. (sciencemag.org)
- Canine tumor genome mapping is a critical step in cancer research. (acfoundation.org)
- Last and most difficult to characterize are the sub-microscopic structural changes — insertions, deletions, inversions, translocations, duplications, etc. — that often occur in tumor genomes. (massgenomics.org)
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