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What is the significance of the suffix "-oma" in medical terminology?
What is the significance of the suffix "-oma" in medical terminology?
- It signifies the spread of cancer to other sites
- It always indicates malignant tumor
- It indicates the presence of cancer cells
- It generally indicates benign tumor (correct)
What is the primary characteristic that differentiates benign and malignant tumors?
What is the primary characteristic that differentiates benign and malignant tumors?
- Invasion and spread to other sites (correct)
- Ability to transform normal cells
- Presence of cancer cells
- Unregulated proliferation of cells
What does the term "carcinoma" indicate in medical terminology?
What does the term "carcinoma" indicate in medical terminology?
- It signifies the spread of cancer to other sites
- It always indicates benign tumor
- It indicates the presence of cancer cells
- It is derived from epithelial tissue (correct)
What is the primary focus of health education and preventive care in decreasing the incidence of cancer?
What is the primary focus of health education and preventive care in decreasing the incidence of cancer?
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What is the main function of bone marrow transplantation in treating cancer?
What is the main function of bone marrow transplantation in treating cancer?
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