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What is the term for a limited new growth without invasion or spread?
Which process is responsible for replicating body cells when old cells die or when additional cells are needed?
What is the general term for all malignant growths of whatever type?
What is the process of specialization whereby new cells acquire the structure and function of the cells they replace?
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What feature is characteristic of transformed cells?
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Which type of tumor invades the surrounding normal tissue and spreads to distant sites over time?
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What is the term for the hyperplasia of fibroblasts and an abundant collagenous stroma induced by tumors?
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Which type of tumors are usually fairly well-circumscribed due to the lack of invasion of surrounding tissues?
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What is the term for a confusing term that should be avoided, often used for hepatocellular carcinoma?
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Which type of tissue is affected by osteosarcoma?
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