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Ki-67 index
Advanced
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IVT
A measure of cellular proliferation expressed as the percentage of Ki-67 positive tumor cells, used in cancer prognosis and treatment decisions.
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debulking surgery
Intermediate
Technical
IVT
Surgical procedure to remove the bulk of tumor mass when complete resection is not possible.
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tumor debulking
Intermediate
Technical
IVT
Surgical removal of as much tumor tissue as possible when complete resection cannot be achieved.
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