Definition:
The Latin expression de novo literally means something akin to "from the beginning" or "anew".
When used in reference to prostate cancer (or any other cancer), it refers to the first occurrence of cancer in the body.
Definition of De Novo
By Matthew Schmitz, M.D., About.com
Updated: March 29, 2009
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