10 Questions
Which term refers to the abnormal and uncontrolled growth of new tissue or cells, forming a tumor?
Neoplasia
What is the term for an abnormal mass of tissue resulting from neoplastic growth?
Tumor
Which term refers to cancerous tumors that have the ability to invade surrounding tissues and spread to distant sites in the body?
Malignancy
What is the term for a precancerous condition characterized by abnormal changes in cell appearance and growth?
Dysplasia
What does the term 'metastasis' refer to?
The spread of cancer cells from the primary tumor to other parts of the body
Which term refers to cancerous cells that have not invaded surrounding tissues and are confined to their original location?
In-situ
What is the term for the spread of cancer cells from the primary tumor to other parts of the body, forming secondary tumors in distant organs or tissues?
Metastasize
What is the term for an abnormal mass of tissue resulting from neoplastic growth?
Tumor
What does the term 'malignancy' refer to?
Cancerous tumors that have the ability to invade surrounding tissues and spread to distant sites in the body
What is the term for a precancerous condition characterized by abnormal changes in cell appearance and growth, which may indicate an increased risk of developing cancer?
Dysplasia
Test your knowledge on the definitions of neoplasia, tumor, malignancy, dysplasia, -in-situ, and metastasis. Learn about the characteristics and classifications of these terms commonly used in the field of oncology.
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