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downstaging

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

A reduction in the stage of a cancer, from a more to a less threatening stage.

uncountable, usually

Examples

“The goal of downstaging is to decrease the size and number⟳ of tumors in patients who do not meet⟳ the criteria for transplantation on initial evaluation.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

downstairs downstat Downstate downstater downstep Downstream

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