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. 1976;54(1):1-10.

Definitions and terminology in cancer (tumour) etiology. An analysis aiming at proposals for a current internationally standardized terminology

E Hecker

Definitions and terminology in cancer (tumour) etiology. An analysis aiming at proposals for a current internationally standardized terminology

E Hecker. Bull World Health Organ. 1976.

Abstract

In an attempt to overcome the confusion that exists in the terminology of cancer (tumour) etiology, the author has analysed the current situation and proposed terms which, he hopes, will stimulate international discussion and lead eventually to an agreed standard terminology.

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