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Definition of Multicentric
1. Adjective. (pathology) That occurs in multiple centres at the same time. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Multicentric
1. Having many centres. A multicentric cancer consists of a primary tumour with satellites of cancerous growth in surrounding tissues. The basis for adjuvant radiation therapy after, for instance, a lumpectomy is to irradiate the satellite tumours, should any exist. (16 Dec 1997)