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Tumor Stem Cell Assay

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Definition: A cytologic technique for measuring the functional capacity of tumor stem cells by assaying their activity. It is used primarily for the in vitro testing of antineoplastic agents.  coord IM with histol type of neopl + precoord organ/neopl term (IM or NIM) if pertinent; DF: TCFU ASSAY    Other names Colony Forming Units Assay, Tumor; Stem Cell Assay, Tumor; Neoplasm Stem Cell Assay; Colony-Forming Units Assay, Tumor; Clonogenic Cell Assay, Tumor

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