infiltrating cancer

Definition / meaning of infiltrating cancer

Cancer that has spread beyond the layer of tissue in which it developed and is growing into surrounding, healthy tissues. Also called invasive cancer.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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