Cancer immunosurveillance is a process by which an organism`s immune system recognizes transformed cells in order to inhibit the growth of neoplastic tissue. It comprises the first phase of immunoediting and is also known as the elimination phase. == See also == ...
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Theory that holds that the immune system eliminates tumour cells that arise spontaneously. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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(im″u-no-sәr-va´lәns) the monitoring function of the immune system by which it recognizes and reacts against aberrant cells arising within the body.
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Recognition and elimination of cancer cells by killer T cells of the immune system. Malignant cells are destroyed before the formation of an overt tumour.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: im′yū-nō-sŭr-vā′lans Definitions: 1. Theory positing that the immune system eliminates aberrant or tumor cells that arise spontaneously.
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(im;yuu-no-ser-va;lens) The concept that the immune system recognizes and attacks malignant cells that produce antigens not recognized as "self." This function is believed to be cell mediated rather than humoral.
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