Neoplasms Flashcards
Benign tumor
Caused by non cancerous growth of cells
Biopsy
Removal of tissue or cells for pathological examination
Ca in situ, carcinoma in situ, in situ carcinoma, CIS
Neoplastic cells that are undergoing malignant changes confined to the original epithelium site without invading surronding tissue;also called transitional cell carcinoma, noninfiltrating carcinoma, noninvasive carcinoma and preinvasive carcinoma
Cancer
Condition that is characterized by malignant neoplasm
Cancerous growths
A condition in which cancer cells multiply; also called malignant neoplasm
Carcinoma
Cancer of epithelial cells of connective tissue
Encapsulated
Surrounded by a capsule; confined to an area within a capsule; not able to metastasize
Leukemia
Cancer of blood forming organs
Lipoma
Abenign neoplasm of adipose tissue
Lymphoma
Cancer of the lymph nodes and immune system
Malignant neoplasm
Cancerous growth
Malignant primary
Refers to the originating site of a malignant tumor
Malignant secondary
refers to site of tumor metastasis
Melanoma
Fast growing cancer of melanin producing cells
Metastasize
The growing and spreading of cancer to other body parts
Morphology
The form and structure of neoplastic growth of cells
Neoplasm
Uncontrolled abnormal growth of cells - tumors
Neoplasm of uncertain behavior
Neoplasm in which cells are not histologically confirmed even after pathological investigation
Neoplasm of unspecified behavior
Tumors in which the morphology and behavior of the neoplasm are not specified in the patients medical record
Non-malignant tumor
Benign
Sarcoma
Cancer of supportive tissue such as blood vessels, bones, cartilage, and muscles
Tumors
The uncontrolled abnormal growth of cells
