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Oncology Ch 15 Flashcards

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Oncology

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The study, diagnosis, and treatment of tumors

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onc/o

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tumor

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Malignant (tumor)

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Cancerous tumor

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Benign (tumor)

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Nonmalignant tumor (non cancerous)

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Neoplasm

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Any abnormal new growth of tissue in which the multiplication of cells in uncontrolled, more rapid than normal, and progressive.

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Apoptosis

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The death of normal cells in a normal time cycle

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Pedunculated

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Having a penduncle or stalk

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Well-circumsized

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the mass that has well-defined borders

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Encapsulated

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the tumor that is within a border of connective tissue

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Invasive

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The mass does not have well-defined borders and is spreading

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anaplastic

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reverting to a more immature form

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Carcinoma in situ

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Contained at a site (not spreading)

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Diffuse

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Evenly spreading

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Dysplastic

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Abnormal cell development

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Follicular

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Containing grandular sacs

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Hyperchromatic

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Intensely colored

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Hyperplastic

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Excessive cell numbers

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Hypoplastic

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Deficient cell numbers

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Nodular

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Tight cell clusters

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Pleomorphic

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Having may cell types

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Undifferentiated

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Lacking a defined cell structure

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Cystic

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Fluid filled

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Imflammatory

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Appearing red and swollen

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Medullary

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large and fleshy

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Necrotic

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Containing dead tissue

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Ulcerating

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Having depressed, open areas

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Verrucous

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Having wartlike growths

Veterinary Medical Terminology (72 decks)

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