Chapter 19 Practice Pt 2

Question 1

Energy carried by a stream of particles

Answer 1

radiation

Question 2

New growth (tumor)

Answer 2

neoplasm

Question 3

Unit of DNA composed of a sugar, phosphate, and a base

Answer 3

nucleotide

Question 4

Possessing a stem or stalk (peduncle)

Answer 4

predunculated

Question 5

Region of DNA in tumor cells or in viruses that cause cancer

Answer 5

oncogene

Question 6

Study of the distribution in and removal of drugs from the body over a period of time

Answer 6

pharmacokinetics

Question 7

Subatomic particles produced by a cyclotron deposit an absorbed dose of radiation at a focused point in the body

Answer 7

proton therapy

Question 8

Relieving, but not curing symptoms

Answer 8

palliative

Question 9

Change in genetic material (DNA) of a cell

Answer 9

mutation

Question 10

Detailed plan for treatment

Answer 10

protocol

Question 11

Treatment of tumors using radiation; radiation oncology

Answer 11

radiotherapy

Question 12

Return of symptoms of disease

Answer 12

relapse

Question 13

Cellular substance that along with DNA plays an important role in protein synthesis

Answer 13

ribonucleic acid (RNA)

Question 14

Study using computed tomography (CT) scan or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to map treatment before radiation treatment

Answer 14

simulation

Question 15

Cancerous tumor derived from connective or flesh tissue

Answer 15

sarcoma

Question 16

Tumor in which radiation can cause the death of cells without serious damage to surrounding tissue

Answer 16

radiosensitive tumor

Question 17

Dose of radiation delivered under highly precise guidance (Gamma knife surgery)

Answer 17

stereotactic radiosurgery

Question 18

Partial or complete disappearance of symptoms of disease

Answer 18

remission

Question 19

Tumor cells that are destroyed by radiation therapy

Answer 19

radiocurable tumor

Question 20

Tumor cells that require large doses of radiation to be destroyed

Answer 20

radioresistant tumor

Question 21

Drugs that increase the sensitivity of tumors to x-rays

Answer 21

radiosensitizers

Question 22

Complex, naturally occurring chemicals (such as hormones) that are used in cancer chemotherapy

Answer 22

steroids

Question 23

Tumors are large, soft, and fleshy

Answer 23

medullary

Question 24

Characterized by redness, swelling, and heat

Answer 24

inflammatory

Question 25

Tumors resemble wart-like growths

Answer 25

verrucous

Question 26

Mushrooming pattern of growth

Answer 26

fungation

Question 27

Growths are projections from a base (sessile and pedunculated)

Answer 27

polypoid

Question 28

Tumors form large, open spaces filled with fluid

Answer 28

cystic

Question 29

Characterized by large, open, exposed surfaces

Answer 29

ulcerating

Question 30

Containing dead tissue

Answer 30

necrotic