INTRO TO PATH FLASHCARDS NEOPLASM_CYSTS LU 5 SET #1

Front

A highly malignant cancer arising from cells that normally create blood vessels

Back

Hemangiosarcoma

Front

A malignant tumor of fibrous connective tissue

Back

Fibrosarcoma

Front

The study of neoplasms or tumors

Back

Oncology

Front

The abnormal, excessive, and uncontrolled multiplication of cells with the formation of a mass or new growth of tissue.  

Back

Neoplasm

Front

  A doctor or scientist who studies tumors and specializes in the treatment of cancer.

Back

Oncologist

Front

All tumors or neoplasms are cancer

True or False

Back

False

Front

Benign tumors end in the suffix

Back

OMA

Front

Benign tumor develop by ______growth

Back

Expansive

Front

Neoplasms/Tumors are classified or categorized based upon two major areas.

What are they?

Back

Histological/Microscopically

and

Clinical

Front

Benign tumor of glandular origin

Back

Adenoma