10 Questions
What is the defining characteristic of a benign tumor?
Remains localized and amenable to local surgical removal
Which suffix is used to designate a benign tumor arising in fibrous tissue?
-oma
What is the term for a malignant neoplasm composed of chondrocytes?
Chondrosarcoma
What is the term for a malignant tumor with squamous differentiation?
Squamous cell carcinoma
Which type of tumor contains recognizable mature or immature cells representative of more than one germ cell layer?
Teratoma
What distinguishes neoplastic cells from normal cells?
They continue to replicate out of control
Which of the following best defines neoplasia?
An abnormal mass of tissue with uncoordinated growth
What term refers to the characteristic features of benign and malignant neoplasms?
Anaplasia
What do some neoplasms require in terms of support for growth?
Endocrine support
In the context of neoplasms, what does autonomy refer to?
Tendency to increase in size regardless of local environment
Learn about the meaning of neoplasia, differentiation between benign and malignant neoplasms, tumor nomenclature, anaplasia, dysplasia, and characteristic features of benign and malignant neoplasms in this lecture.
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