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tumor-specific antigen
tu·mor-spe·cif·ic an·ti·gen (plural tu·mor-spe·cif·ic an·ti·gens)


noun 
Definition:
 
marker substance released by tumors: a substance that stimulates antibody production antigen and is released by tumors. It can indicate the presence of cancers.
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