Glossary Term
Circulating Tumor-Derived DNA
PCR TermsEN
Definition
Neoplasm-derived DNA fragments found in the bloodstream or other bodily fluids that have been released from cells.
Extended Notes
Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C113243. NCI definition, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0. Source identity and definition checked automatically on 2026-10-18. No individual clinical interpretation or human reviewer is asserted.
Also Known As
Circulating Tumor DNACirculating Tumor-Derived DNActdDNActDNA
References
- NCI Thesaurus 26.09d — Circulating Tumor-Derived DNA (C113243)
- Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C113243. NCI definition, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0.
- Tumor-derived DNA drives cancer-associated anemia by promoting reticulocyte clearance. — Signal Transduct Target Ther, 2026-04-24 (PMID 42031707; literature)
- Applications of cerebrospinal fluid circulating tumor cells and circulating tumor-derived DNA in diagnosis, prognosis, and personalized treatment of CNS metastases. — Front Oncol, 2024-09-30 (PMID 39403339; literature)