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Disturbances of Growth Flashcards

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atrophy

A

decrease in size (disuse atrophy)

seen most commonly in muscle

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hypertrophy

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increase in size

ex: muscle exercise

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hyperplasia

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increase in number of cells

es: pregnant uterus, goiter

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metaplasia

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changes from one cell to ANOTHER TYPE of cell
ex: Pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium-changing into stratified squamous in lungs of a smoker

ex: arm has bony nodule from being repeatedly punched in class

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dysplasia

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change in size, shape or function of a cell
PRECANCEROUS

LAST STAGE THAT CAN REVERSE TO NORMAL

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Anaplasia

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complete disorganization of a cell (cancer)

es: squamous cell carcinoma

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