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Return of symptoms of disease:
relapse
Spread of malignant tumors to a distant location:
metastasis
Method of treatment
modality
Cancer of the epithelium
carcinoma
degree of maturity and differentiation of tumor though microscopic examination
grading
Producing a change in the DNA of a cell
mutant / mutagenic
genetic material that causes cancer
oncogenes
Treating tissue with heat
Cauterization
cancer of the mesentery
sarcoma
mixed cell tumor
pleomorphic
Mushrooming pattern of growth as tumor cells pile on top of each other
fungating tumor
Term that means assisting or aiding
Adjuvant
Wide resection of tumor and removal of surrounding tissue
Exenteration
A cancerous tumor derived from bone:
Osteogenic sarcoma
Hair loss, often a side effect of chemotherapy or radiotherapy:
Alopecia
Growths with sessile and pedunculated types:
polypoid
Consists of hard, densely packed tumor cells
Scirrhous-type tumors
Destruction of tissue by electric sparks
Fulguration
skin cancer affecting the melanocyte
malignant melanoma
Piece of tumor is removed for examination to establish a diagnosis:
biopsy
Redness of skin, often a side effect of radiation therapy:
Erythema
Localized tumor growth:
carcinoma in situ
Study of the distribution and removal of drugs in the body
Pharmacokinetics
cancer of striated muscle
rhabdomyosarcoma
Agent or device used in radiation therapy for tumors to focus / localize treatment
Linear accelerator