Pathophysiology | NUR 180 - PATHOPHYSIOLOGY, Quizzes of Pathophysiology

Download Pathophysiology | NUR 180 - PATHOPHYSIOLOGY and more Quizzes Pathophysiology in PDF only on Docsity! TERM 1 Definition of Cancer DEFINITION 1 uncontrolled cell division resulting in invasion of healthy tissues TERM 2 Types of Cancerous Tumors DEFINITION 2 Benign Malignant TERM 3 Benign Characteristics DEFINITION 3 They are encapsulated Well differentiated cells Do not invade surrounding tissues Do not metastasize to lymph nodes or other tissues TERM 4 Malignant Characteristics DEFINITION 4 Exhibit rapid growth Lack capsule Have tendency to invade surrounding tissues Composed of undifferentiated cells that are: -- Actively dividing cell -- Has little or no tissue organization (anaplastic) -- Has large nuclei 5. They metastasize to distant tissues and to lymph nodes TERM 5 Classification of Cancers DEFINITION 5 Carcinomas - Epithelial Sarcoma - Connective tissue Lymphoma - Lymphoid Leukemia - Blood-forming cells Teratocarcinoma - Germ cells