Overall Survival

Views Updated: Dec 15, 2025

Key Facts

Abbreviation
OS
Pronunciation
/ˈoʊvərˌɔl sərˈvaɪvəl/
Category
Medical
Related Field
Oncology

Examples in Context

  1. This study demonstrates the clinical value of circulating tumor cells in predicting progression-free and overall survival rates.
  2. The five-gene signature was an independent predictor of relapse-free and overall survival.
  3. Overall survival and progression-free survival also did not differ in the two groups, the researchers note.
  4. Overall survival ( OS ) and quality of life were secondary endpoints.
  5. Overall survival and safety are among the secondary endpoints that will be assessed in the trial.

Other meanings of OS

Open Source Computing
Open Systems Misc
Operating System Academic
Open System Computing
Operating Software Gov
Online Services Computing
Online Service Misc
Occupational Safety Medical
Oxygen Saturation Medical
On Steroids Misc