Promotion
Promotion (medicine)
Promotion (/prəˈmoʊʃən/) in the context of medicine refers to the stage in the development of a disease or condition where the initial damage or mutation is exacerbated, leading to a more severe or widespread condition. This term is often used in the study of oncology, where it refers to the stage in carcinogenesis where a benign tumor transforms into a malignant one.
Etymology
The term 'promotion' comes from the Latin word 'promotio', meaning 'advancement'. In the medical context, it was first used in the late 19th century to describe the progression of diseases.
Related Terms
- Initiation (medicine): The first stage in the development of a disease or condition, where the initial damage or mutation occurs.
- Progression (medicine): The final stage in the development of a disease or condition, where the disease or condition becomes more severe or widespread.
- Carcinogenesis: The process by which normal cells are transformed into cancer cells.
- Oncology: The study of cancer and tumors.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Promotion
- Wikipedia's article - Promotion
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