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Which term describes a group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells within the body?
Cancer
What is the process by which cancer cells spread to other parts of the body?
Metastasis
What is the term for the branch of genetics that describes the cause and effects of genes causing neoplasia?
Oncogenetics
What is the fundamental belief regarding the development of neoplastic cells?
Result from DNA structural changes in progenitors
Which process ensures proper growth and maintenance of tissues by regulating cell division?
Cell cycle regulation
What can disrupt the normal cell cycle leading to uncontrolled cell growth?
Genetic mutations
Learn about the genetic basis of cancer and its impact on individuals worldwide. Explore the complexities of cancer, including uncontrolled cell growth, tumor formation, tissue invasion, and metastasis.
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