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Which term is another word for a tumour?
Which term is another word for a tumour?
- Cancer
- Invasion
- Metastasis
- Neoplasm (correct)
What is the main characteristic of a malignant tumour?
What is the main characteristic of a malignant tumour?
- Exceeds the normal tissues around it
- Capable of metastasis (correct)
- Arises from one malignant cell
- Capable of local invasion
What is the difference between a benign tumour and a malignant tumour?
What is the difference between a benign tumour and a malignant tumour?
- Benign tumours do not spread, while malignant tumours can spread (correct)
- Benign tumours are cancerous, while malignant tumours are not
- Benign tumours exceed the normal tissues around them, while malignant tumours do not
- Benign tumours can spread, while malignant tumours cannot
What is the term used to describe the uncontrolled growth of a cell as a result of genetic damage?
What is the term used to describe the uncontrolled growth of a cell as a result of genetic damage?
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What is another word for cancer?
What is another word for cancer?
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Study Notes
Tumours and Cancer
- Neoplasm is another term for a tumour
Characteristics of Malignant Tumours
- The main characteristic of a malignant tumour is its ability to invade and spread to other parts of the body
Benign vs Malignant Tumours
- A benign tumour is non-cancerous and does not invade other tissues, whereas a malignant tumour is cancerous and can invade other tissues
Uncontrolled Cell Growth
- Neoplasia is the term used to describe the uncontrolled growth of a cell as a result of genetic damage
Alternative Term for Cancer
- Malignancy is another word for cancer
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