Definition of partial response - NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms

Page Options

	More NCI Dictionaries


	NCI Drug Dictionary Glossary of Statistical Terms NCI Dictionary of Genetics Terms Terminology Resources

Questions about cancer?

Search for

Starts with

Contains

In English En español

partial response (PAR-shul reh-SPONTS)

A decrease in the size of a tumor, or in the extent of cancer in the body, in response to treatment. Also called partial remission.

Previous Definitions:	partial laryngectomy, partial mastectomy, partial nephrectomy, partial oophorectomy, partial remission
Next Definitions:	partial vulvectomy, passive antibody therapy, pastoral counselor, patchouli, Paterson-Kelly syndrome