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Colorectal Cancer | Colon and Rectal Cancer - Glossary


Glossary

Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor: A type of tumor that usually begins in cells in the wall of the gastrointestinal tract. It can be benign or malignant.

Biopsy: A procedure used extensively to extract cells and tissues for examination to verify the presence of disease.

Cancer: A disease which is caused by the abnormal multiplication of cells in an uncontrollable fashion.
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