Cancers Flashcards
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Cancer
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Uncontrolled cell division where abnormal cells grow constantly also known as tumours
2
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Malignant Tumours
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These spread to surrounding tissues and spread to different parts of the body in the blood where they form secondary tumours
3
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Benign Tumours
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These are growths of abnormal cells which are contained in one area usually in membranes
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Risk Factor
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Something that can increases your likelihood of getting a disease
5
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Non-communicable Disease
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A disease that cannot spread from person to person
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Communicable Disease
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A disease that can be spread to a person from another person, an animal or object
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Disease
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Any condition that interferes with the proper functioning of the body or mind
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Health
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A state of physical and mental well being
