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RECIST criteria

Pronunciation: REE-sist

Also written as: RECIST — Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors

Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors, standardized guidelines for measuring treatment response in cancer patients.

Full Definition

RECIST criteria provide objective methods for assessing tumor response to therapy using imaging studies. Version 1.1, published in 2009, defines complete response, partial response, progressive disease, and stable disease based on changes in tumor measurements. These criteria are essential for clinical trials and routine patient management, ensuring consistent evaluation of treatment efficacy across different institutions and studies.

Usage

Usage note: Always capitalize RECIST. Version number (1.1) should be specified when relevant for precision.

In Context

  • "By RECIST criteria, the patient achieved a partial response after four cycles." — Clinical assessment
  • "Progressive disease was defined according to RECIST 1.1 guidelines." — Clinical trial protocol

Also known as

Response Evaluation Criteria

Don't confuse with

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