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Which term is used for a benign tumor arising from chondrocytes?
Which term is used for a benign tumor arising from chondrocytes?
What type of tumor is characterized by finger-like projections?
What type of tumor is characterized by finger-like projections?
Which of the following is a malignant tumor of skeletal muscle cells?
Which of the following is a malignant tumor of skeletal muscle cells?
What term is used for a mass of disorganized indigenous tissue components?
What term is used for a mass of disorganized indigenous tissue components?
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Which of the following is a non-tumor that sounds like a tumor?
Which of the following is a non-tumor that sounds like a tumor?
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Which term is used to describe a mass of tissue that grows excessively and keeps growing even after the stimulus is removed?
Which term is used to describe a mass of tissue that grows excessively and keeps growing even after the stimulus is removed?
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What is the Latin meaning of the word 'Cancer'?
What is the Latin meaning of the word 'Cancer'?
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Which type of tumor is non-invasive and slow-growing?
Which type of tumor is non-invasive and slow-growing?
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Which term describes a tumor that is evil-acting and can metastasize?
Which term describes a tumor that is evil-acting and can metastasize?
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What is the only indisputable quality of malignancy according to the text?
What is the only indisputable quality of malignancy according to the text?
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Study Notes
Tumor Types and Terminology
- A benign tumor arising from chondrocytes is called a chondroma.
- Tumors characterized by finger-like projections are known as papillomas.
- The malignant tumor of skeletal muscle cells is referred to as rhabdomyosarcoma.
- A mass of disorganized indigenous tissue components is termed a hamartoma.
Tumor-like Conditions
- The term for a non-tumor that resembles a tumor is pseudotumor.
Tumor Growth Behavior
- A mass of tissue that continues to grow excessively even after the stimulus is removed is described as hyperplastic.
Etymology and Tumor Characteristics
- The Latin meaning of the word "Cancer" is "crab," reflecting the shape of malignant growths.
- Tumors that are non-invasive and slow-growing are classified as benign tumors.
- A tumor that is evil-acting and has the potential to metastasize is described as a malignant tumor.
Characteristics of Malignancy
- The only indisputable quality of malignancy is the ability to invade surrounding tissues.
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Description
Explore the nomenclature and characteristics of tumors in this quiz, covering benign tumors, malignant tumors, and confusing terms. Learn about neoplasm, tumor, and the growth of tissue in detail.
