BCH 313 Biochemistry of cancer Flashcards
1
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Neoplasm or tumor
A
abnormal mass or new growth of tissue either benign or malignant
2
Q
Malignant tumor
A
this is a cancer, malignancy implies aggressive growth and proliferation, abnormal chromosome numbers and metastasis. Metastasis means a secondary growth
2
Q
Benign tumor
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this has not spread from it’s primary site e.g. brain tumor, warts.
But it may later become malignant
2
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Aetiology of cancer
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Carcinogens
Hormones
Hereditary (genetic)
Oncogenic virus
