The phrase
"tumor promoter" refers to a substance or factor that encourages or helps the growth of tumors, which are abnormal cell masses in the body.
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Synonyms for individual words can be found below.
«tumor»
«promoter»
Sentences with «tumor promoter»
- TPA is a toxic chemical described as «a potent tumor promoter in mouse skin» by the Boston - based firm Cell Signaling Technology. (fieryfoodscentral.com)
- A combination of hypoxia and messages from the tumor cells initiates a process whereby the newly arrived macrophages assume their bad - boy identity as tumor promoters. (scientificamerican.com)
- The study, «Testosterone Treatment is a Potent Tumor Promoter for the Rat Prostate,» was published online, ahead of print. (sciencedaily.com)
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