Cell Transformation, Neoplastic

**Definition:** Cell changes manifested by escape from control mechanisms, increased growth potential, alterations in the cell surface, karyotypic abnormalities, morphological and biochemical deviations from the norm, and other attributes conferring the ability to invade, metastasize, and kill.

**Tree numbers:** - C04.697.098.500 - C23.550.727.098.500

**Synonyms:** - Tumorigenic Transformation - Neoplastic Cell Transformation - Neoplastic Transformation, Cell - Transformation, Neoplastic Cell