Ch 3: Key Terms Flashcards
Neoplasms
Biopsy
Removing a small piece of tissue for microscopic examination
Carcinoma
Neoplasm arising from epithelial tissue
Curative
Something that corrects the disease or condition
Dysplasia
An alteration in size, shape, and organization of cells
Frozen Section
Technique that allows rapid diagnosis by the pathologist
Grading
Determining the degree of differentiation of cells by microscopic examination
Hyperplasia
An increase in cell number
Radiation
The process of using light, short waves or X-rays
Sarcoma
A new growth
Staging
Determining the degree of spread of a malignant tumor
Benign
Having limited growth
Cachexia
An ill, thin, wasted appearance
Cytology
Study of cells
Hematoma
A large tumor or swelling filled with blood
Malignant
Deadly or progressing to death
Metastasis
Spreading to distant sites
Neoplasm
New growths
Palliative
Directed toward relief of symptoms not a cure
Preventive
Something that reduces risk
Tumor
Swelling or growth
Carcinogens
Cancer-causing agents
Carcinoma in Situ
Atypical cells that sit in the epithelial layer of tissue, have not broken through the basement tissue
Angiogenesis
New growth of blood vessels
Chemotherapy
Use of medications to kill or inhibit he growth of neoplasms
