BIOCHEMICAL TUMOR MARKERS
\bˌa͡ɪə͡ʊkˈɛmɪkə͡l tjˈuːmə mˈɑːkəz], \bˌaɪəʊkˈɛmɪkəl tjˈuːmə mˈɑːkəz], \b_ˌaɪ_əʊ_k_ˈɛ_m_ɪ_k_əl t_j_ˈuː_m_ə m_ˈɑː_k_ə_z]\
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Molecular products metabolized and secreted by neoplastic tissue and characterized biochemically in cells or body fluids. They are indicators of tumor stage and grade as well as useful for monitoring responses to treatment and predicting recurrence. Many chemical groups are represented including hormones, antigens, amino and nucleic acids, enzymes, polyamines, and specific cell membrane proteins and lipids.
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tinctura quininae ammoniata
- A preparation made by dissolving quinin sulphate in alcohol [Br. Ph.].