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Section 3 Notes
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 1
10/08/2011

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Term
Oncology
Definition
study of tumors or new growths; study of the agents that bring about the transformation from normal cells
Term
Oncogens/carcinogens
Definition
Oncogens/carcinogens
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Recognition of Neoplasms
Definition
Clinical – unaided observation; various laboratory tests

Microscopic – biopsy, cell differentiation
Term
Classifications of Neoplasms
Benign
Definition
Grow by local expansion – do not spread on their own
Will not re-occur when surgically removed
Resembles the tissue of origin as a rule (shape only)
Does not directly effect change in the body
No extensive destruction of tissue; usually does not kill the host
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Neoplasm
Definition
new growth; usually abnormal at the expense of the body; sometimes they can resemble swelling
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