PR-

Definition / meaning of PR-

Describes cells that do not have a protein to which the hormone progesterone will bind. Cancer cells that are PR- do not need progesterone to grow, and usually do not stop growing when treated with hormones that block progesterone from binding. Also called progesterone receptor negative.

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

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