TERM 1
Definition of Cancer
DEFINITION 1
uncontrolled cell division resulting in invasion of healthy
tissues
TERM 2
Types of Cancerous Tumors
DEFINITION 2
Benign
Malignant
TERM 3
Benign Characteristics
DEFINITION 3
They are encapsulated
Well differentiated cells
Do not invade surrounding tissues
Do not metastasize to lymph nodes or other tissues
TERM 4
Malignant Characteristics
DEFINITION 4
Exhibit rapid growth
Lack capsule
Have tendency to invade surroundin g tissues
Composed of undifferentiated cells th at are:
-- Actively dividing cell -- Has little or no tissue organization
(anaplastic) -- Has large nuclei 5. They metastasize to distan t
tissues and to lymph nodes
TERM 5
Classification of Cancers
DEFINITION 5
Carcinomas - Epithelial
Sarcoma - Connective tissue
Lymphoma - Lymphoid
Leukemia - Blood-forming cells
Teratocarcinoma - Germ cells
