Cancer Genomics Glossary

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FFPE FFPE

Intermediate Technical IVT

Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue samples commonly used for histopathological examination and molecular analysis.

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Intermediate Technical IVT

Small numbers of cancer cells that remain after treatment but are below the detection limit of conventional imaging or c...

MRD residual disease

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Intermediate Technical IVT

Submicroscopic cancer cells detected through sensitive molecular techniques after treatment when imaging shows complete...

molecular MRD submicroscopic disease

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Glossary terms, with category, difficulty and definition
Term	Category	Difficulty	Definition
minimal residual disease IVT	Technical Term	Intermediate	Small numbers of cancer cells that remain after treatment but are below the dete...
molecular residual disease IVT	Technical Term	Intermediate	Submicroscopic cancer cells detected through sensitive molecular techniques afte...

Glossary Stats

Total terms 100

IVT eligible 100

Verified 0

intermediate 63

advanced 35

professional 2