INTRO TO PATH FLASHCARDS NEOPLASMS & CYSTS LU 5 SET #2

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A replacement of one type of tissue in a major category by another type of tissue in that same category; a conversion of one kind of tissue into a form that is not normal for that tissue.

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Metaplasia

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A retention or closed cyst caused by blockage of the excretory duct so that the glandular material is retained is called a

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Sebaceous cyst

Front

A closed sac or pouch with a definite wall that contains fluid, semi-fluid, or solid material

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cyst

Front

A rare malignant tumor of smooth muscle tissues

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     Leiomyosarcoma

Front

A cancer of the lymphatic system

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Lymphoma

Front

Is lymphoma

benign or malignant

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malignant

Front

The process of the formation and development of cancer.

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Carcinogenesis

or

Oncogenesis

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A stalk-like growth that projects from an epithelial surface

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Polyp

Front

A growth or mass of tissue that protrudes from a mucous membrane i.e., nasal cavity, and intestines.

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polyp

Front

A rare type of cancer that begins in the fat cells

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Liposarcoma