Unit 1

Question 1

an abnormal growth of tissue, can be malignant or benign. A neoplasm

Answer 1

tumor

Question 2

has the ability to spread to other parts of the body

Answer 2

malignant tumor

Question 3

uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells

Answer 3

cancer

Question 4

development of cancer in the body

Answer 4

carcinogenesis

Question 5

a malignant neoplasm which originated in the organ in which it’s growing

Answer 5

primary cancer

Question 6

cancer that has spread from the place where it originated to another place in the body

Answer 6

metastatic cancer

Question 7

invasion and multiplication of microorganisms in body tissues

Answer 7

infection

Question 8

an accumulation of fluid in the tissues of an organ or body structure

Answer 8

inflammation

Question 9

an accumulation of blood outside of a blood vessel

Answer 9

hematoma

Question 10

a tear in the body of the organ, can result in hematoma and infarction

Answer 10

laceration

Question 11

loss of blood supply to an organ or region of tissue

Answer 11

infarction

Question 12

an abnormal sac - like structure filled with fluid, gas, or semi - solids

Answer 12

cyst

Question 13

abnormal enlargement of a blood vessel

Answer 13

aneurysm