Pathology and Malignancy Overview

A condition characterized by fluid build-up in the chest cavity, often due to heart failure or other medical conditions.

A type of necrosis (cell death) characterized by the formation of a cheesy, white substance, often associated with tuberculosis (TB).

A type of cell death that occurs when a cell is deprived of oxygen, leading to damage and eventual death.

A type of inflammation characterized by the formation of granulomas, which are small clusters of immune cells that wall off the infection.

A type of inflammation characterized by the presence of pus, a thick, yellowish fluid containing dead white blood cells.

A precursor to cancer, often characterized by abnormal cell growth and proliferation.

Secondary hypertension is caused by conditions that affect the kidneys, leading to high blood pressure.

Primary hypertension is high blood pressure that has no identifiable cause.

The process of cell division and differentiation that occurs in the testes to produce sperm cells.

The process of cell division and differentiation that occurs in the ovaries to produce egg cells.

A benign tumor that develops in the prostate gland, often causing urinary problems.

Cancer of the prostate gland.

A complex process that involves regulating the body's temperature, often through sweating and shivering.

The process of maintaining the body's water balance, involving the intake, retention, and excretion of water.

The outer layer of skin, composed of several layers of epithelial cells.

A type of cell found in the epidermis that produces melanin, the pigment responsible for skin color.

A type of cell found in the epidermis that acts as a touch receptor, helping us sense touch.

The process of healing and repair after an injury or wound.

A process of cell differentiation and maturation, leading to the formation of a specialized cell type.

A type of cell death that is characterized by the swelling and bursting of the cell, often caused by injury or toxins.

A stage in the development of cancer where the tumor is still confined to the original location and has not spread to other tissues.

A type of cancerous tumor that originates in epithelial tissues, the cells that line the surfaces of organs and cavities.

The process of determining the degree of malignancy of a tumor based on microscopic features.

The process of classifying a tumor based on its size, location, and spread to nearby tissues or organs.

A type of tumor that is not cancerous and does not spread to other tissues.

A type of tumor that is cancerous and can spread to other tissues.

A specialized type of immune cell that recognizes and destroys infected or cancerous cells.

A type of white blood cell that plays a role in the immune response by engulfing and destroying foreign invaders.

A type of white blood cell that matures into a macrophage.

A type of cell found in the liver that is responsible for filtering blood and removing harmful substances.

A type of cell found in the skin that is responsible for presenting antigens to the immune system.