Anatomy

Tumor Cell Line

A cell line derived from cultured tumor cells.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

A cell line derived from cultured tumor cells.

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Synonyms

5 entry terms
  • Cell Line, Tumor
  • Cell Lines, Tumor
  • Line, Tumor Cell
  • Lines, Tumor Cell
  • Tumor Cell Lines

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Aspects Covered

15 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings chemistry, classification, cytology, drug effects, enzymology, immunology, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, radiation effects, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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Indexing Annotation

almost always NIM with no subheadings; check ANIMALS or HUMAN; do not routinely add neoplasm term; policy Manual 21.57, 22.26.1, 24.4.5

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History Note

2004

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Previous Indexing

  • Cell Line (1969-1989)
  • Tumor Cells, Cultured (1988-2003)

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Tree Numbers

  1. A11w.251.210w.190
  2. A11w.251.860.180

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Tumor Cell Line. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D045744. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D045744
  2. Tumor Cell Line. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q23058136