Chapter 5 Flashcards
Allogeneic
denoting, relating to, or involving tissues or cells that are genetically dissimilar and hence immunologically incompatible, although from individuals of the same species
Anaplasia
the loss of the mature or specialized features of a cell or tissue, as in malignant tumors
Autologous
(of cells or tissues) obtained from the same individual
Carcinogen
a substance capable of causing cancer in living tissue
Carcinoma in situ
describe a cancer that is only present in the cells where it started and has not spread to any nearby tissues
Dysplasia
the presence of cells of an abnormal type within a tissue, which may signify a stage preceding the development of cancer
En bloc
all together or all at the same time
Epithelial
relating to or denoting the thin tissue forming the outer layer of a body’s surface and lining the alimentary canal and other hollow structures
Erythema
superficial reddening of the skin, usually in patches, as a result of injury or irritation causing dilatation of the blood capillaries
Hyperlasia
the enlargement of an organ or tissue caused by an increase in the reproduction rate of its cells, often as an initial stage in the development of cancer
Leukopenia
a reduction in the number of white cells in the blood, typical of various diseases
Leukoplakia
mouth lesisons
Mesothelioma
a cancer found in the lining surrounding the lungs, the stomach, the heart or the testicles
Metastasis
the development of secondary malignant growths at a distance from a primary site of cancer
Metastasize
(of a cancer) spread to other sites in the body by metastasis