What is another word for tumour heterogeneity?

Pronunciation: [tjˈuːmə hˈɛtɹə͡ʊd͡ʒənˌe͡ɪti] (IPA)

Tumour heterogeneity, or the presence of different cells with varying genetic makeup within a single tumour, is an important factor to consider when developing personalized cancer treatments. To describe this diversity, other terms may also be used, such as intratumoral heterogeneity or clonal heterogeneity. The tumor microenvironment, including the presence of immune cells or fibroblasts, can also contribute to heterogeneity. Morphological heterogeneity describes the physical appearance of cells, while molecular heterogeneity refers to differences in gene expression or mutations. Spatial heterogeneity refers to differences in cells' location within the tumour. Understanding these various aspects of tumour heterogeneity can lead to better treatment strategies for individual patients.

What are the hypernyms for Tumour heterogeneity?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    cellular complexity, cellular diversity, cellular variability, cellular variation.

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