Oncology pathogenesis Flashcards
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What is Gompertzian growth?
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Pattern of tumor growth:
- The curve has an early, almost exponential growth rate followed by slower growth rate which reaches a plateau as tumors grow larger in size
What is Gompertzian growth?
Pattern of tumor growth:
- The curve has an early, almost exponential growth rate followed by slower growth rate which reaches a plateau as tumors grow larger in size