Qualitative Concept
low grade Audio
low·grade [ loh greyd ]
Definitions related to low grade:
  • A term used to describe cells that look nearly normal under a microscope. These cells are less likely to grow and spread more quickly than cells in high-grade cancer or in growths that may become cancer.
    NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • Used to describe tumor samples that exhibit well to moderately well differentiated cells. They are generally expected to be slow growing and less aggressive.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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