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Class: NUR 180 - PATHOPHYSIOLOGY; Subject: Nursing; University: Harper College; Term: Fall 2013;
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TERM 1
DEFINITION 1 uncontrolled cell division resulting in invasion of healthy tissues TERM 2
DEFINITION 2 Benign Malignant TERM 3
DEFINITION 3 They are encapsulated Well differentiated cells Do not invade surrounding tissues Do not metastasize to lymph nodes or other tissues TERM 4
DEFINITION 4 Exhibit rapid growth Lack capsule Have tendency to invade surrounding tissues Composed of undifferentiated cells that are: -- Actively dividing cell -- Has little or no tissue organization (anaplastic) -- Has large nuclei 5. They metastasize to distant tissues and to lymph nodes TERM 5
DEFINITION 5 Carcinomas - Epithelial Sarcoma - Connective tissue Lymphoma - Lymphoid Leukemia - Blood-forming cells Teratocarcinoma - Germ cells