downstaging en · NOUN · etymology 1
Etymology
From down- + stage + -ing.
Meanings
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(uncountable, usually) A reduction in the stage of a cancer, from a more to a less threatening stage.
The goal of downstaging is to decrease the size and number of tumors in patients who do not meet the criteria for transplantation on initial evaluation.
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Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| downstagings | Number=Plur | lexicographic |