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primary lesion vs primary tumor

Both 'primary lesion' and 'primary tumor' are correct phrases, but they are used in different contexts. 'Primary lesion' refers to the initial abnormality or injury in the body, while 'primary tumor' specifically refers to a mass of cells that is the original source of cancer.

Last updated: March 29, 2024 • 438 views

primary lesion

This phrase is correct and commonly used in medical contexts to refer to the initial abnormality or injury in the body.

It is used in medical contexts to describe the first abnormality or injury that occurs in the body.

Examples:

The primary lesion in the patient's skin was a small red bump.
The primary lesion in the lung was identified through imaging tests.

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at first a primary lesion at the site of infection (chancre), then a series of eruptions on mucous membranes and skin (secondary syphilis), followed by long periods of latency (latent or tertiary syphilis).
You see, you have a marmorial rash on the upper torso, a primary lesion and papules in the esophagus.
Recent results demonstrate their contribution in treating specific pre-malignant lesions and reducing the incidence of second primary tumours on patients with prior primary head and neck, cancers.

Alternatives:

initial lesion
first abnormality
starting point of injury
original site of damage
early stage lesion

primary tumor

This phrase is correct and commonly used in medical contexts to refer to the original mass of cells that is the source of cancer.

It is used in medical contexts to describe the original mass of cells that is the source of cancer in the body.

Examples:

The primary tumor was successfully removed during surgery.
Identifying the primary tumor is crucial for determining the course of treatment.

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The M.R.I. results show that the primary tumor unfortunately has grown,
A Hazard ratio of less than 1 favors docetaxel + cisplatin + 5-FU *Cox model (adjustment for Primary tumor site, T and N clinical stages and PSWHO) *Logrank test Chi-square test
It could be a primary brain tumor.
He presents with a primary cardiac tumor.
A primary heart tumor.
A primary heart tumor.

Alternatives:

original tumor
initial mass of cells
first tumor
source tumor
cancer starting point

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