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Carcinoma |
a malignant new growth made up of epithelial cells tending to infiltrate surrounding tissues and to give rise to metastases |
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Melanoma |
a tumor arising from the melanocytic system of the skin and other organs. When used alone, the term refers to malignant melanoma |
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Sarcoma |
A tumor, often highly malignant, composed of cells derived from connective tissue such as bone, cartilage, muscle, blood vessel, or lymphoid tissue; sarcomas usually develop rapidly and metastasize through the lymph channels. Different types are named for the specific tissue they affect: fibrosarcoma in fibrous connective tissue; lymphosarcoma in lymphoid tissues; osteosarcoma in bone; chondrosarcoma in cartilage; rhabdosarcoma in muscle; and liposarcoma in fat cells |
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Benign |
not recurrent; favorable for recovery with appropriate treatment. The opposite of malignant. |
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Malignant |
tending to become progressively worse and to result in death; having the properties of anaplasia, invasiveness, and metastasis; said of tumors. |
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In situ |
In position; confined to the site of origin |
