MedicalTerminology DB
General Medical Terms Cancer & Oncology

complete response

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1 Definition of complete response

Meaning of complete response: The disappearance of all signs of cancer in response to treatment.

The disappearance of all signs of cancer in response to treatment. This does not always mean the cancer has been cured. Also called complete remission.

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