Ch 3: Key Terms Flashcards
Neoplasms
1
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Biopsy
A
Removing a small piece of tissue for microscopic examination
2
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Carcinoma
A
Neoplasm arising from epithelial tissue
3
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Curative
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Something that corrects the disease or condition
4
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Dysplasia
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An alteration in size, shape, and organization of cells
5
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Frozen Section
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Technique that allows rapid diagnosis by the pathologist
6
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Grading
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Determining the degree of differentiation of cells by microscopic examination
7
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Hyperplasia
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An increase in cell number
8
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Radiation
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The process of using light, short waves or X-rays
9
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Sarcoma
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A new growth
10
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Staging
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Determining the degree of spread of a malignant tumor
11
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Benign
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Having limited growth
12
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Cachexia
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An ill, thin, wasted appearance
13
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Cytology
A
Study of cells
14
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Hematoma
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A large tumor or swelling filled with blood
15
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Malignant
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Deadly or progressing to death
