CpG Island Methylator Phenotype

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CpG Island Methylator Phenotype Definition

A phenotype whereby a subset of tumors are characterized by the simultaneous hypermethylation of multiple promoter-associated CpG islands.

CpG Island Methylator Phenotype Synonyms

CpG Island Methylator Phenotype, CIMP, CIMP+

Terms in CpG Island Methylator Phenotype category

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