Chapter 2 Flashcard

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Benign

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A tumor that is encapsulated and does not spread.

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Dysplasia

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Abnormal cell growth, often precancerous.

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Hypertrophy

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The enlargement of an organ or tissue due to an increase in the size of its cells.

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Atrophy

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The decrease in muscle mass or size due to disuse or disease.

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Allergy

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An immune response to a substance (allergen) that is usually harmless.

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Necrosis

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The death of tissue due to injury, infection, or lack of blood supply.

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Metaplasia

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The transformation of one differentiated cell type to another.

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Hyperplasia

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An increase in the number of cells in a tissue or organ.

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Immunodeficiency

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A state in which the immune system's ability to fight infectious disease is compromised.

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Autoimmunity

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A condition in which the immune system mistakenly attacks the body's own tissues.