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21 med term Test

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anaplasia
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ribonucleic acid(RNA)
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metastasis
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protocol
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mixed-tissue tumor
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remission
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sessile
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radiotherapy
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lumpectomy
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carcinoma in situ (CIS)
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mitosis
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radiocurable tumor
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oncogenesis
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pedunculated
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malignant
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differentiation
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invasive
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adjuvant
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antineoplastic
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radiosenstive tumor
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a growth of more then one type of neoplastic tissue
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attached by a base rather than by a stalk or a peduncle
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the formation of a tumor
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a nucleic acid found in both the nucleus and cytoplasm of cells that transmits genetic instructions from the nucleus to the cytoplasm
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the process by which tumor cells spread to distant parts of the body
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a change in the structure and orientation of cells characterized by a loss of specialization and reversion to a more primitive form
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tending to become worse and cause death
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the treatment of disease by using x-rays gamma rays
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a premalignant neoplasm that has not invaded the basement membrane but shoes cytologic characteristics of cancer
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characterized by a tendency to spread,infiltrate and intrude
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the partial or complete disappearance of the symptoms of a chronic or malignant disease
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surgical removal of only tumor & the immediate adjacent breast tissue;a method of treatment for breast cancer when detected in the early stage of the disease
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a written plan or description of the steps to be taken in a particular situation such as conducting research
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pertaining to the susceptibility of tumor cells to destruction by ionizing radiation
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a substance,especially a drug added to a prescription to assist in the action of the main ingredient
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pertaining to a structure with a stalk
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a process in development in which unspecialized cells or tissues are systemically modified and altered to achieve specific & characteristic physical forms,physiologic functions & chemicals properties
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a type of cell division that results in the formation of two genetically identical daughter cells
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a tumor capable of being changed by or reacting to radioactive emission such as x-rays,alpha particles or gamma rays
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of a pertaining to a substance,procedure or measure that prevents the proliferation of malignant cells
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possessing the ability to invade or penetrate adjacent tissue
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pertaining to being destructive to cells
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a class of antineoplastic drugs used to treat cancer.these drugs are most effective against rapidly growing tumors
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a tumor that resits the effects of radiation
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noncancerous & therefore not an immediate threat,even through treatment eventually may be required for health or cosmetic reasons; not life threatening
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a change or transformation in a gene
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any abnormal growth of new tissue, benign or malignant
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an illness of an abnormal condition or quality
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of or pertaining to a papilla(nipplelike projection)
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a method of application

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