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staging

noun/ˈsteɪdʒɪŋ/

B2CEFR level
50/100Rarity: uncommon
TechnicalRegister

The classification of a cancer's extent according to tumour size and spread.

Accurate staging with CT and PET imaging determines whether curative surgery is appropriate.

Topic: Oncology in Medical English

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