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HCC 145: Ch. 1 - 3 > Oncology > Flashcards

Oncology Flashcards

Study of tumors

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benign

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nonmalignant

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cancerous

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pertaining to carcinoma

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carcinogen

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a substance that causes cancer

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carcinogenic

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producing cancer

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carcinoma

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cancer

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carcinoma in situ

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cancer in early stages before invading surrounding area

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chemotherapy

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treatment of cancer with chemicals

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cytogenic

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producing cells

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cytology

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the study of cells

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diagnosis

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identifying a disease

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dysplasia

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abnormal development

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encapsulated

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enclosed in a capsule

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etiology

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study of causes (of diseases)

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histology

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study of tissue

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hyperplasia

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excessive development

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hypoplasia

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insufficient or incomplete development

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iatrogenic

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unexpected results of a treatment ordered or done by a physician

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idiopathic

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pertaining to a disease of unknown origin

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malignant

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becoming progressively worst

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metastasis

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beyond control, out of control

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neoplasm

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new unexpected development of cells (abnormal)

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oncologist

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one who studies and/or treats tumors

23
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oncology

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study of tumors

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pathogenic

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producing disease

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pathologist

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one who studies diseases

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pathology

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study of diseases

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prognosis

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state of before knowledge (prediction of outcome of a disease)

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radiation therapy

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treatment of cancer with beams of radiation

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remission

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absence of signs of disease

HCC 145: Ch. 1 - 3 (12 decks)

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