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circulating tumor microemboli

Tuesday 17 March 2015

CTMs

CTCs can circulate in the bloodstream of lung cancer patients as single cells or as aggregates [called circulating tumor microemboli (CTMs)]. In this regard, the phenotype of single or aggregated CTCs can be different and may present different levels of potential aggressiveness.