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apoptosis
programmed cell death.
differentiation
specialization of cells.
fractionation
giving radiation therapy in small, repeated doses.
metastasis
spread of a malignant tumor to a secondary site.
morbidity
condition of being diseased.
radiosensitizers
drug that increases the sensitivity of tumors to radiation therapy.
anaplasia
loss of specialization of cells; reversion to a more primitive type.
fibrosarcoma
malignant tumor of connective tissue.
pedunculated
possessing a steam or stalk; characteristic of some polypoid tumors.
angiogenesis
formation of blood vessels.
oncogene
region of DNA found in tumor cells; example are abl, ras, src.
alkylating agents
synthetic chemicals containing groups that interfere with DNA synthesis.
laparoscopy
visual examination of the abdomen using small incision and an endoscope.
en bloc resection
removal of tumor along with a large area of surrounding tissue and lymph nodes.
pleomorphic
microscopic description of tumors possessing a variety of cells.
carcinoma in situ
localized cancer; confined to the site of origin.
cachexia
malnutrition associated with chronic disease (such as malignancy) and ill health.
adenocarcinoma
malignant tumor of epithelial tissue (glandular cells).
exfoliative cytology
cells are scraped from an area of suspected disease and examined microscopically.
mutagenic
pertaining to producing change in cells.