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| study of tumors or new growths; study of the agents that bring about the transformation from normal cells |
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Clinical – unaided observation; various laboratory tests
Microscopic – biopsy, cell differentiation |
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Classifications of Neoplasms
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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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| new growth; usually abnormal at the expense of the body; sometimes they can resemble swelling |
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