Word Parts Used in Cancer Terms Flashcards

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-oma

A

tumor, mass, fluid collection

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-plasia

A

development, formation

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carcin/o

A

cancerous, cancer

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4
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leiomy/o

A

smooth (visceral) muscle

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5
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myom/o

A

muscle tumor

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6
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neo-

A

new

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onc/o

A

tumor

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rhabd/o

A

rod

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sarc/o

A

flesh (connective tissue)

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