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Neoplastic Disease

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benign or malignant overgrowth of tissue that serves no normal function   tumor  
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spread of cancer cells from the primary site of origin to distant site within the body   metastasis  
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descriptive term for a benign tumor projecting from and epithelial surface   polyp  
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descriptive term for a benign tumor projecting from an epithelial surface   papilloma  
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malignant tumor derived from glandular/ parenchymal epithelial cells   carcinoma  
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malignant tumor arising from primary tissues, other than surface, glandular, or parenchymal epithelial cells; connective/supporting tissue   sarcoma  
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neoplastic proliferation of leukocytes   leukemia  
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neoplasm of lymphoid cells   lymphoma  
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Hodgkin disease is one type of   a lymphoma  
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characteristic cells of Hodgkin disease, containing two "mirror image" nuclei with prominent nucleoli   Reed-Sternberg cell  
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keratin-forming cell in the epidermis   keratinocyte  
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melanin-producing cell in the epidermis   melanocyte  
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dark pigment found in the skin, in the middle coat of the eye, and in some other regions   melanin  
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benign tumor of pigment-producing cells   nevus  
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malignant tumor of pigment-producing cells   melanoma  
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tumor of a mixed cell components, can be either benign or malignant   teratoma  
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common type of benign cystic teratoma that commonly arises in the ovary   dermoid cyst  
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malignant renal tumor of infants and children   Wilms tumor  
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precancerous warty proliferation of squamous epithelial cells in sun damaged skin of older persons   actinic keratosis  
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precancerous, pigmented skin lesion arising from proliferation of melanocytes   lentigo maligna  
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white patch of hyperplastic & usually atypical squamous epithelium on oral mucosa or genital tract mucosa   alteration in a base sequence in DNA; may alter cell function  
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a mutation is transmitted from parents to offspring only if mutation is in   gametes  
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normal gene that regulates some aspect of cell growth, maturation, or division   proto-oncogene  
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gene that suppresses proliferation   tumor suppressor gene  
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genes that monitor & correct errors in DNA replication during cell division   DNA repair genes  
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abnormally functioning gene that causes unrestrained cell growth leading to formation of a tumor   oncogene  
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oncogene results from ____ or ____ of a proto-oncogene   mutation; translocation  
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programmed cell death that occurs after a cell has lived a normal life span   apoptosis  
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study of cells from various sources, commonly used as a screening test for cancer   Pap smear  
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a frozen section is a method used by the pathologist for   rapid diagnosis of tumors  
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tissue frozen solid, cut into thin sections, stained & examined microscopically   frozen section  
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antigen associated with growing tumor cells, which serves as an indicator of tumor growth in the body   tumor-associated antigen  
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tumor-associated antigen that resembles antigen secreted by cells of fetal gastrointestinal tract   carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA)  
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protein produced by fetal liver in early gestation   alpha fetoprotein  
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alpha fetoprotein in sometimes produced by   tumor cells  
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alpha fetoprotein level is elevated, in amniotic fluid, when the fetus has   neural tube defect  
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hormone made by placenta in pregnancy having actions similar to pituitary gonadotropins   human chorionic gonadotropin (HGC)  
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human chorionic gonadotropin (HGC) is the same hormone made by some neoplastic cells in some types of   malignant testicular tumors  
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anticancer drug that disrupts cell function by binding DNA chains together so that they cannot separate   alkylating agent  
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substance that competes with/replaces another substance (metabolite) required for cell growth/multiplication   antimetabolite  
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anticancer chemotherapy administered after surgical resection of a tumor in an attempt to destroy any undetected foci of metastatic tumor before they become clinically detectable   Adjuvant chemotherapy  
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treatment given to retard growth of disseminated malignant tumor by stimulating body's own immune system   immunotherapy  
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broad-spectrum antiviral agent manufactured by various cells in the body   interferon  
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lymphokine that stimulated growth of lymphocytes   Interleukin-2  
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neoplastic proliferation of leukocytes   leukemia  
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disturbance of bone marrow function that is characterized by anemia, leukopenia, & thrombocytopenia   myelodysplastic syndrome  
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in some patients, myelodysplastic syndrome may be   a precursor to leukemia  
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malignant neoplasm of plasma cells   multiple myeloma  
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antibody protein   immunoglobulin  
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angioma designates a   benign tumor  
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leukemia is cancer of   blood-forming tissues  
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rapid growth, metastasizing, and poorly differentiated cells are all characteristics of   a malignant tumor  
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teratomas most frequently occur within   the reproductive system  
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malignant melanoma tumors originate in   melanocytes  
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actinic keratosis, lentigo maligna, leukoplakia, & colon polyps are all   precancerous conditions  
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when functioning correctly, paired tumor suppressor genes will   inhibit cell proliferation  
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translocation of 9 & 22 chromosomes where results from   the Philadelphia Chromosome  
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sore that does not heal, unusual bleeding, changing wart or mole, & indigestion are all   warning signals by American Cancer Society  
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are used to measure postoperative recovery   tumor-associated antigen tests  
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anticancer drugs that are most effective against rapidly growing tumors are   chemotherapy anticancer drugs  
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patients with a high risk of recurrence may be able to receive a tumor vaccine made from   their own tumors  
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granulocytic. acute, lymphocytic, and monocytic are all   types of leukemia  
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characterized by continuous growth & maturation of cells   normal life processes  
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in order to control their regular growth rate, all cells are subjected to   control mechanisms  
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overgrowth of cells that serves no useful purpose & are not subject to control mechanisms normally regulating cell growth & differentiation   neoplasm  
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benign tumors may push normal tissue aside, but does not infiltrate surrounding tissues or spread by   blood or lymphatic channels  
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appear mature and closely resemble the normal cells from which the tumor was derived   benign tumors  
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composed of less well-differentiated cells, grows rapidly, & infiltrate surrounding tissues rather than growing by expansion   malignant tumors  
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the infiltrating strands of a malignant tumors often find their way into   vascular or lymphatic channels  
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secondary deposits of a malignant tumor are called   metastatic tumors  
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tumors are named & classified according to   cells & tissues from which they originate  
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carcinomas, sarcomas, & leukemias are the   three groups of malignant tumors  
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word used to indicate any type of malignant tumor   cancer  
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malignant tumors acquire properties that allow them to   flourish at expense of surrounding normal cells  
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when a malignant tumor secretes enzymes that break down normal cell & tissue barriers it allows them to   infiltrate into surrounding tissues & lymphatic channels, eventually spreading throughout the body  
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proliferating tumor cells do not   wear out/die after specific number of cell divisions  
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term carcinoma is not applied to malignant tumors of   endothelium or mesothelium  
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malignant tumors of endothelium or mesothelium behave more like malignant tumors of   connective-tissue  
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carcinoma is classified by designating the type of   epithelium from which it arose  
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exact type of sarcoma is specified by   prefix designating cell of origin  
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malignant tumor of cartilage   chondrosarcoma  
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malignant tumor of fibroblasts   fibrosarcoma  
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malignant tumor of fat cells   liposarcoma  
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malignant tumor of muscle cells   myosarcoma  
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malignant tumor of bone-forming cells   osteosarcoma  
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malignant tumor of blood vessels   angiosarcoma  
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neoplasms arising from precursors of WBCs usually do not form   solid tumors  
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over 80% of lymphomas arise from   B cells  
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frequently occurs in young adults, starts in single lymph node/small group, Reed-Sternberg cells intermixed w/lymphocytes, plasma cells, eosinophils, & fibrous tissues   Hodgkin lymphoma  
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Reed-Sternberg cells make up only small part of total cells in tumor, but secrete ___ attracting other cells, in order to intermix   cytokines  
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early localized Hodgkin lymphoma is treated with   radiation therapy  
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more advanced Hodgkin lymphoma is treated with   anticancer chemotherapy supplemented with radiation therapy  
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all lymphomas, other than Hodgkin lymphoma, are grouped together under general term   non-Hodgkin lymphoma  
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quite variable in appearance, behavior and prognosis   B-cell lymphomas (non-Hodgkin lymphomas)  
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based on type of cells tumor arisen(T, B, & NK cells & histiocytes) & maturity of cells, including subgroups within each   classification of lymphomas  
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most arise from keratin-forming cells or melanocytes   skin tumors  
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nevus is a Latin word meaning   birth mark  
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benign proliferations of keratinocytes   keratoses  
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composed of clusters of infiltrating cells that resemble normal basal cells of epidermis   basal cell carcinoma  
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composed of abnormal infiltrating squamous cells   squamous cell carcinoma  
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squamous cell & basal cell carcinoma can usually be cured by   surgical excision  
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predisposes for melanoma, keratoses as well as skin damage & premature aging of skin   excessive sun exposure  
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rare tumors in children, arising in brain, retina of eye, adrenal glands, kidney, liver or genital tract are   primitive cell tumors  
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primitive cell tumors are named from site of origin, adding   -blastoma on the end  
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primitive cell tumor arising from retina of eye   retinoblastoma  
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primitive cell tumor of hepatic origin   hepatoblastoma  
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malignant tumors frequently induce   new blood vessels  
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parts of a tumor with poorest blood supply undergo   necrosis  
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when tumor growing within an organ blood supply is best at   junction of tumor & adjacent normal tissue  
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small blood vessels may be exposed in   ulcerated base of tumor  
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blood may ooze continuously from vessels at ulcerated base of tumor, causing   anemia  
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two characteristic features of malignant tumors   infiltration & metastasis  
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carcinoma in situ means   in site carcinoma  
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can be completely cured by surgical excision, or treatment that eradicates abnormal epithelium, & most favorable stage to successful treatment   carcinoma in situ  
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conditions that have high likelihood of eventually developing into cancer   precancerous  
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actinic refers to   sun rays  
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if left untreated keratoses eventually develop into   skin cancers  
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Latin term lentigo maligna means   malignant freckle  
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lentigo maligna can also develop into   melanomas  
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leukoplakia can give rise to   squamous cell cancers of oral cavity  
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colon polyps are prone to   malignant change  
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unusual types of leukemia & lymphoma are caused by the virus   T cell leukemia-lymphoma virus HTLV-1  
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T cell leukemia-lymphoma virus HTLV-1 is related to the virus that causes   AIDS  
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caused by a herpes virus (HHV-8 human herpesvirus 8), in AIDS patients,   Kaposi sarcoma  
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some strains appear to predispose for cervical cancer, as well as squamous cell carcinomas of mouth, throat & larynx   papilloma virus  
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squamous cell carcinomas of mouth, throat & larynx   oropharyngeal carcinomas  
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predisposes to carcinoma of liver   chronic viral hepatitis  
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Epstein-Barr virus infections (mono) have been linked to   nasophyngeal carcinoma  
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activation of an oncogene may consist of change in only a single nucleotide in DNA of gene   point mutation  
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activation of an oncogene may consists of a mutation that may generate multiple copied of same gene   amplification  
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conversion of proto-oncogene into an oncogene   activation of an oncogene  
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