Bone Tumors Flashcards
1
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Type of cancer that occurs in blood-making cells found in the red bone marrow.
A
Myeloma
2
Q
A slow growing benign tumor derived from cartilage cells.
A
Chondroma
3
Q
Originates in bone that spread to the other bones.
A
Primary bone cancer
4
Q
Metastasized to bones from other organs.
A
Secondary bone cancer
5
Q
Frequently associated with aging. This marks loss of bone density with increase in bone porosity.
A
Osteoporosis
