INTRODUCTION TO MICROSCOPY CELL BIOLOGY
DIFFERENTIATED CELL
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Question
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An abnormal mass of cancer cells is called a
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tumor
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cyst
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lesion
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polyp
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Listen to pronunciation. (TOO-mer) An abnormal mass of tissue that forms when cells grow and divide more than they should or do not die when they should. Tumors may be benign (not cancer) or malignant (cancer).
Detailed explanation-2: -A tumor is any abnormal mass of tissue or swelling. Like a cyst, a tumor can form in any part of the body. A tumor can be benign or cancerous (malignant).
Detailed explanation-3: -Cells become abnormal if their DNA – which carries the instructions they need – becomes damaged. Then the cells that come from them will be different from healthy cells. They look different, and they may also have different properties.
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