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Chapters 29&30-Terms
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Abnormal and uncontrolled growths | neoplasms |
| A malignancy arising from epithelial cells | carcinoma |
| These alter the chemical composition of proteins | alkylating agents |
| A group of antineoplasic drugs that act by interfering with a specific phase of cell metabolism | antimetabolics |
| The status of being protected against infectious disease | immunity |
| A preparation that uses an altered or killed microorganism to produce active immunity to a disease | vaccine or immunizing |
| This is achieved when the antigen or altered microorganism is injected into the body and natural antibodies are produced against it | active immunity |
| This is obtained when previously formed antibodies are injected into the body | passive immunity |