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Process of Tumor
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 1: Apoptopsis Prevented | Cell Death and damaged cells survive |
| 2: Profileration of cells | Cells divide uncontrollably creating an abnormal increase in cells and tumor growth |
| 3: De-Differentation | Cells lose their shape and function allowing them to divide faster |
| 4:Angiogenesis | The tumor is stimulated which forms new blood cells and supplies O2 for growth |
| 5: Invasion and Cluster | Cells invade the tissues and break away from original mass, this is the early stage of cancer spread |
| 6: Loss of Adhesivness | Cells lose the ability to stick to eachother making them easier to detatch and move |
| 7: Metastases | Cells enter the bloodstream and spread to other organs. Secondary tumors form |