CELL STRUCTURES AND FUNCTION
CELL CYCLE
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Match the definition to the word. An abnormal mass of cells.
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Tumor
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Big cells
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Growth of cells
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None of the above
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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 (also called neoplasm) is an abnormal mass of cells in the body. It is caused by cells dividing more than normal or not dying when they should. Tumors can be classified as benign or malignant.
Detailed explanation-3: -In medicine, an abnormal lesion or growth in or on the body may be benign (not cancer), precancerous or premalignant (likely to become cancer), or malignant (cancer). Also called atypical.
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