| purging | definition: process involving the removal of cancer cells from bone marrow prior to infusion into the patient. In autologous transplantation, marrow may be purged to remove lingering cancerous cells. The marrow is then frozen and stored until it is needed for reinfusion into the patient. (en) number: singular part of speech: noun reliability code: 10 term type: main entry term |
| purgación | definition: proceso que consiste en la extracción de células cancerosas de la medula ósea antes de su infusión en el paciente. En transplantes autólogos, la médula ósea puede ser tratada para eliminar células cancerosas. La médula se congela y se almacena hasta el paciente lo necesite. (es) gender: feminine number: singular part of speech: noun reliability code: 10 term type: main entry term |