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Which term describes the decrease in size of an organ or tissue?
Which term describes the decrease in size of an organ or tissue?
- Ectopic
- Autonomous
- Atrophy (correct)
- Differentiation
What does the term 'neoplasm' refer to?
What does the term 'neoplasm' refer to?
- New, abnormal growth with uncontrolled cell multiplication (correct)
- Normal tissue in an abnormal site
- A focus around which a lesion develops
- A tumor-like enlargement on the gingival or alveolar mucosa
Which term describes the resemblance of neoplastic cells to the cell from which they originated?
Which term describes the resemblance of neoplastic cells to the cell from which they originated?
- Metastasis
- Hamartoma
- Polariy
- Pleomorphism (correct)
What are phleboliths?
What are phleboliths?
Which term describes normal tissue in an abnormal site?
Which term describes normal tissue in an abnormal site?
Flashcards
Atrophy
Atrophy
Decrease in size of an organ or tissue.
Neoplasm
Neoplasm
New, abnormal growth with uncontrolled cell multiplication.
Pleomorphism
Pleomorphism
Resemblance of neoplastic cells to the original cell.
Phleboliths
Phleboliths
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Ectopic tissue
Ectopic tissue
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Study Notes
Atrophy
- A decrease in size of an organ or tissue
Neoplasm
- Refers to a new growth of tissue that is abnormal and uncontrolled
Differentiation
- Describes the resemblance of neoplastic cells to the cell from which they originated
Phleboliths
- Calcifications within veins
Ectopia
- Describes normal tissue found in an abnormal site
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Test your knowledge of oral pathology with this quiz! Challenge yourself to identify key terms such as atrophy, differentiation, neoplasm, and more. Expand your understanding of oral health and pathology with this informative quiz.
