Cancer & Oncology

Minimal residual disease

Also called: MRD

What does Minimal residual disease mean?

Very small numbers of cancer cells remaining after treatment that may be detectable only with sensitive tests.

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Understanding Medical Words ↗ National Cancer Institute
Cancer Terms Dictionary ↗ CDC
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