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General Medical Terms

low grade

Meaning of low grade: A term used to describe cells that look nearly normal under a microscope.

Definition of low grade

A term used to describe cells that look nearly normal under a microscope. These cells are less likely to grow and spread more quickly than cells in high-grade cancer or in growths that may become cancer.

Written and maintained by James Murray Last updated July 21, 2026 Educational reference, not medical advice. Read the limitations.

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