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PR positive

Describes cells that have a protein that binds to the hormone progesterone. Cancer cells that are PR positive may need progesterone to grow. These cells may stop growing or die when treated with substances that block the binding and actions of progesterone. Also called progesterone receptor positive.

Source: NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms

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