#1
Which term refers to the removal of a small piece of tissue for examination under a microscope?
Biopsy
ExplanationDiagnostic procedure involving tissue sample extraction for microscopic analysis.
#2
Which term describes the spread of cancer from its primary site to other parts of the body?
Metastasis
ExplanationThe spread of cancer cells from the primary site to other body parts.
#3
What is the medical term for a localized, abnormal overgrowth of tissue?
Hyperplasia
ExplanationLocalized abnormal tissue overgrowth.
#4
Which term refers to a mass or lump resulting from abnormal cell growth?
Tumor
ExplanationMass or lump formed due to abnormal cell growth.
#5
What does the term 'oncogene' refer to in the context of cancer?
A gene that promotes cell division and growth
ExplanationGenes promoting cell division and growth in the context of cancer.
#6
What is the medical term for the abnormal growth of cells that invade and destroy surrounding tissues?
Neoplasia
ExplanationAbnormal cell growth leading to invasive destruction of surrounding tissues.
#7
Which type of cancer treatment uses drugs to kill or slow the growth of cancer cells?
Chemotherapy
ExplanationTreatment involving drugs to kill or inhibit the growth of cancer cells.
#8
What is the medical term for the study of tumors?
Oncology
ExplanationMedical field focused on the study of tumors.
#9
Which imaging technique uses high-frequency sound waves to create images of the body's internal structures?
Ultrasound
ExplanationImaging method utilizing high-frequency sound waves for internal structure visualization.
#10
Which cancer treatment approach harnesses the body's immune system to fight cancer cells?
Immunotherapy
ExplanationTreatment utilizing the body's immune system to combat cancer cells.
#11
What is the term for the process of using high-energy rays to damage or kill cancer cells?
Radiation therapy
ExplanationTreatment using high-energy rays to damage or eliminate cancer cells.
#12
In cancer staging, what does the 'T' represent?
Tumor size and extent
ExplanationCancer staging parameter indicating the size and extent of the primary tumor.
#13
What does the acronym 'PET' stand for in the context of cancer diagnostics?
Positron Emission Tomography
ExplanationImaging technique utilizing positron-emitting substances for cancer detection.
#14
Which blood component is often affected by bone marrow suppression during cancer treatment?
White blood cells
ExplanationBone marrow suppression in cancer treatment commonly impacts white blood cell count.
#15
Which cancer treatment targets specific molecules involved in cancer cell growth?
Targeted therapy
ExplanationTreatment targeting specific molecules crucial for cancer cell growth.