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IMSN CH. 8

Terms in this set (27)

Incidence
An occurence.
Neoplasm
New growth of tissue, or tumor.
Benign
Neoplasm that is usually harmless.
Encapsulated
Surrounded by a fibrous capsule.
Malignant
Uncontrolled growth that can lead to death.
Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA)
The primary genetic material of all cellular organisms.
Metastasis
Movement of cancer cells from the original cancer site to other areas of the body.
Hematoma
Bruise
Sarcoma
Bone, muscle and connective tissue.
Carcinoma
Skin and mucous membranes.
Leukemia and Lymphoma
Cancers of the blood-forming system.
Melanoma
Malignancy of the pigment cells of the skin.
Prognosis
Prediction of survival.
TNM Staging
Identifies cancers by how much the malignancy has spread.
Mutation
A permanent change in the DNA sequence of a gene.
Oncogenes
Cancer causing genes. Mistakes in the instructions inside a cell's genetic code, whereby newly created cells are no longer normal.
Carcinogens
Cancer causing substances.
Promoters
Substances that are not carcinogens alone but cause known carcinogens to lead to cancer at a faster rate.
Transformation
Change into something else.
Cytology
Technique to detect cancer to examine cells under a microscope to determine whether they are malignant or pre-malignant.
Occult Blood
Hidden blood in the stool.
Biopsy
Removal of living cells for the purpose of examining them under a microscope.
Tumor Markers
A blood test to detect biochemical substances synthesized and released into the bloodstream by tumor cells; confirms a diagnosis.
Brachytherapy
Introducing a radioactive element into the body and may be administered in different ways. (Internal radiation therapy).
Cytotoxic
Poisonous to cells.
Vesicants
Chemicals that cause tissue damage on direct contact.
Palliative Care
"Comfort care" directed at meeting the needs of the dying patient by providing comfort while maintaining a high quality of life.
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