Microstaging
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Term | Microstaging |
Short definition | Microstaging - (pronounced) (MY-kroh-STAY-jing) A technique for determining the stage (extent) of melanoma and certain types of squamous cell carcinoma. A sample of skin containing tumor tissue is examined under a microscope to find out how thick the tumor is and/or how deep the tumor has grown into the skin or connective tissue |
Type | Cancer terms |
Specialty | Oncology |
Language | English |
Source | NCI |
Comments |
Microstaging - (pronounced) (MY-kroh-STAY-jing) A technique for determining the stage (extent) of melanoma and certain types of squamous cell carcinoma. A sample of skin containing tumor tissue is examined under a microscope to find out how thick the tumor is and/or how deep the tumor has grown into the skin or connective tissue
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Microstaging
- Wikipedia's article - Microstaging
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