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What is
hormone receptor status
?Pronunciation: /ˈhɔrˌmoʊn riˈsɛptər ˈstætəs/
hormone receptor status
Definition
A term used to describe whether cells have proteins called hormone receptors that bind to a specific hormone. For example, breast cancer cells that have receptors for the hormone estrogen are called estrogen receptor positive and may need estrogen to grow. Knowing the hormone receptor status of the cancer may help plan treatment.