The mitotic rate describes how many cells in a tumour are actively dividing. When cells divide, they create new cells. This is a normal process in healthy tissue, but in a tumour, a high number of dividing cells can be a sign that the tumour is growing quickly. In a pathology report, the mitotic rate …
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A mitotic figure is a cell that is actively dividing to create two new cells. Cells divide through a process called mitosis, creating two new cells from one original cell. Before dividing, a cell copies its genetic material (DNA), ensuring that each new cell receives identical instructions. Pathologists recognize mitotic figures by their unique appearance, …
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Ki-67 is a protein found in the nucleus of cells, which is the control center inside each cell. This protein appears when cells prepare to divide and create new cells, a process known as mitosis or cell division. This protein is not present in resting cells – those that are not in the process of …
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