Cancer Classification Flashcards
1
Q
Carcinoma
A
Malignant neoplasia of epithelial origin
2
Q
Sarcoma
A
Originating in connective or supportive tissue
3
Q
Chondro-
A
Cartilage
4
Q
Leiomyo-
A
Smooth muscle
5
Q
Rhabdomyo-
A
Skeletal muscle
6
Q
Fibro-
A
Fibrous tissue
7
Q
Angio-
A
Blood vessels
8
Q
Lipo-
A
Adipose tissue
9
Q
Myeloma
A
Originating in plasma cells
10
Q
Leukaema
A
Cancer of bone marrow