M protein
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| M protein | |
|---|---|
| Term | M protein |
| Short definition | lytic (LIH-tik) Related to lysis. In biology, lysis refers to the breakdown of a cell by destroying its plasma membrane. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
M protein - An antibody found in abnormally large amounts in the blood or urine of people with multiple myeloma and other types of plasma cell tumors. Also called monoclonal protein
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