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Transformations

transformation

(Science: chemistry) The change of form or structure, conversion from one form to another.

(Science: oncology) The change that a normal cell undergoes as it becomes malignant. In eukaryotes, the conversion of normal cells to malignant cells in cell culture.

Origin: L. Formatio = formation


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