Question 1

Match the terms with their correct descriptions/definitions.
-Spread of a malignant tumor to a secondary site

Accepted Answer

A) external beam radiation 
B) fractionation 
C) genetic screening 
D) grading of tumors 
E) gray (Gy)
F)irradiation
G)metastasis
H)mitosis
I)modality
J)morbidity 
A) external beam radiation 
B) fractionation 
C) genetic screening 
D) grading of tumors 
E) gray (Gy)
F)irradiation
G)metastasis
H)mitosis
I)modality
J)morbidity G

Question 2

Complete the terms pertaining to characteristics of malignant tumors from the descriptions/definitions.
-Extending beyond the normal tissue boundaries: in__________

Accepted Answer

filtrative

Question 3

Match the descriptions/definitions with their correct terms.

-Carcinogen

Accepted Answer

A) capable of invasion and spread to surrounding or more distant sites 
B) harmless; not cancerous 
C) production of two identical cells from a parent cell 
D) plan for treatment 
E) to remove substances from a cavity using suction
F)Growths that form projections extending outward from a base
G)the condition of being diseased
H)a new growth; tumor
I)a substance that produces cancer
J)containing dead tissue 
A) capable of invasion and spread to surrounding or more distant sites 
B) harmless; not cancerous 
C) production of two identical cells from a parent cell 
D) plan for treatment 
E) to remove substances from a cavity using suction
F)Growths that form projections extending outward from a base
G)the condition of being diseased
H)a new growth; tumor
I)a substance that produces cancer
J)containing dead tissue I

Question 4

Complete the oncology-related terms from the descriptions/definitions.
-Specialization of cells: dif__________

Accepted Answer

The answer of Complete the oncology-related terms from the descriptions/definitions.
-Specialization...

Question 5

Match the terms with their correct descriptions/definitions.
-Family members are tested to determine whether they have inherited a cancer-causing gene

Accepted Answer

A) external beam radiation 
B) fractionation 
C) genetic screening 
D) grading of tumors 
E) gray (Gy)
F)irradiation
G)metastasis
H)mitosis
I)modality
J)morbidity 
A) external beam radiation 
B) fractionation 
C) genetic screening 
D) grading of tumors 
E) gray (Gy)
F)irradiation
G)metastasis
H)mitosis
I)modality
J)morbidity

Question 6

Complete the oncology-related terms from the descriptions/definitions.
-medull/o: __________

Accepted Answer

The answer of Complete the oncology-related terms from the descriptions/definitions.
-medull/o:...

Question 7

Match the following terms pertaining to cancer treatment with the correct descriptions/definitions.

-Synthetic chemicals containing groups that interfere with DNA synthesis

Accepted Answer

A) adenocarcinoma 
B) alkylating agents 
C) anaplasia 
D) apoptosis 
E) cachexia
F)carcinoma in situ
G)differentiation
H)en bloc resection
I)exfoliative cytology
J)fibrosarcoma
K)fractionation
L)laparoscopy
M)metastasis
N)morbidity
O)mutagenic
P)oncogene
Q)pedunculated
R)radiosensitizer 
A) adenocarcinoma 
B) alkylating agents 
C) anaplasia 
D) apoptosis 
E) cachexia
F)carcinoma in situ
G)differentiation
H)en bloc resection
I)exfoliative cytology
J)fibrosarcoma
K)fractionation
L)laparoscopy
M)metastasis
N)morbidity
O)mutagenic
P)oncogene
Q)pedunculated
R)radiosensitizer

Question 8

Complete the terms pertaining to characteristics of malignant tumors from the descriptions/definitions.
-Having the ability to enter and destroy surrounding tissue: in__________

Accepted Answer

The answer of Complete the terms pertaining to characteristics of...

Question 9

Match the terms with their correct descriptions/definitions.
-Method of treatment, such as surgery, chemotherapy or radiation

Accepted Answer

A) external beam radiation 
B) fractionation 
C) genetic screening 
D) grading of tumors 
E) gray (Gy)
F)irradiation
G)metastasis
H)mitosis
I)modality
J)morbidity 
A) external beam radiation 
B) fractionation 
C) genetic screening 
D) grading of tumors 
E) gray (Gy)
F)irradiation
G)metastasis
H)mitosis
I)modality
J)morbidity

Question 10

Match the terms with their correct descriptions/definitions.
-New growth (tumor)

Accepted Answer

A) mutation 
B) neoplasm 
C) nucleotide 
D) oncogene 
E) palliative
F)pedunculated
G)pharmacokinetics
H)protocol
I)proton therapy
J)radiation 
A) mutation 
B) neoplasm 
C) nucleotide 
D) oncogene 
E) palliative
F)pedunculated
G)pharmacokinetics
H)protocol
I)proton therapy
J)radiation

Question 11

Match the descriptions/definitions with their correct terms.

-Malignant

Accepted Answer

A) capable of invasion and spread to surrounding or more distant sites 
B) harmless; not cancerous 
C) production of two identical cells from a parent cell 
D) plan for treatment 
E) to remove substances from a cavity using suction
F)Growths that form projections extending outward from a base
G)the condition of being diseased
H)a new growth; tumor
I)a substance that produces cancer
J)containing dead tissue 
A) capable of invasion and spread to surrounding or more distant sites 
B) harmless; not cancerous 
C) production of two identical cells from a parent cell 
D) plan for treatment 
E) to remove substances from a cavity using suction
F)Growths that form projections extending outward from a base
G)the condition of being diseased
H)a new growth; tumor
I)a substance that produces cancer
J)containing dead tissue

Question 12

Give meanings for the following prefixes.
-tele-: __________

Accepted Answer

The answer of Give meanings for the following prefixes.
-tele-: __________...

Question 13

Complete the oncology-related terms from the descriptions/definitions.
-plas/o: __________

Accepted Answer

The answer of Complete the oncology-related terms from the descriptions/definitions.
-plas/o:...

Question 14

Match the terms with their correct descriptions/definitions.
-Condition of being diseased

Accepted Answer

A) external beam radiation 
B) fractionation 
C) genetic screening 
D) grading of tumors 
E) gray (Gy)
F)irradiation
G)metastasis
H)mitosis
I)modality
J)morbidity 
A) external beam radiation 
B) fractionation 
C) genetic screening 
D) grading of tumors 
E) gray (Gy)
F)irradiation
G)metastasis
H)mitosis
I)modality
J)morbidity

Question 15

Spread of malignant tumors to a distant location:

Accepted Answer

A)  Metastasis 
B)  Anaplasia 
C)  Infiltration 
D)  Invasion 
E)  Encapsulation 
A)  Metastasis 
B)  Anaplasia 
C)  Infiltration 
D)  Invasion 
E)  Encapsulation

Question 16

Match the following terms pertaining to cancer treatment with the correct descriptions/definitions.

-Localized cancer; confined to the site of origin

Accepted Answer

A) adenocarcinoma 
B) alkylating agents 
C) anaplasia 
D) apoptosis 
E) cachexia
F)carcinoma in situ
G)differentiation
H)en bloc resection
I)exfoliative cytology
J)fibrosarcoma
K)fractionation
L)laparoscopy
M)metastasis
N)morbidity
O)mutagenic
P)oncogene
Q)pedunculated
R)radiosensitizer 
A) adenocarcinoma 
B) alkylating agents 
C) anaplasia 
D) apoptosis 
E) cachexia
F)carcinoma in situ
G)differentiation
H)en bloc resection
I)exfoliative cytology
J)fibrosarcoma
K)fractionation
L)laparoscopy
M)metastasis
N)morbidity
O)mutagenic
P)oncogene
Q)pedunculated
R)radiosensitizer

Question 17

Give meanings for the following suffixes and prefixes.
--plasm: __________

Accepted Answer

The answer of Give meanings for the following suffixes and...

Question 18

Abnormal growth of connective tissue, often a side effect of radiation therapy to the lungs:

Accepted Answer

A)  Alopecia 
B)  Myelosuppression 
C)  Mucositis 
D)  Fibrosis 
E)  Erythema 
A)  Alopecia 
B)  Myelosuppression 
C)  Mucositis 
D)  Fibrosis 
E)  Erythema

Question 19

Staging a tumor means :

Accepted Answer

A)  Assessing the degree of differentiation 
B)  Analyzing the microscopic appearance of tumor cells 
C)  The tumor has spread 
D)  Assessing the extent of tumor spread 
E)  Need for radiotherapy 
A)  Assessing the degree of differentiation 
B)  Analyzing the microscopic appearance of tumor cells 
C)  The tumor has spread 
D)  Assessing the extent of tumor spread 
E)  Need for radiotherapy

Question 20

Example of a solid tumor derived from epithelial tissue:

Accepted Answer

A)  Leiomyoma 
B)  Rhabdomyoma 
C)  Chondrosarcoma 
D)  Adenocarcinoma of the lung 
E)  Ewing sarcoma 
A)  Leiomyoma 
B)  Rhabdomyoma 
C)  Chondrosarcoma 
D)  Adenocarcinoma of the lung 
E)  Ewing sarcoma

Exam 19-1: Cancer Medicine (Oncology)—Part 1

Match the terms with their correct descriptions/definitions. -Spread of a malignant tumor to a secondary site

Complete the terms pertaining to characteristics of malignant tumors from the descriptions/definitions. -Extending beyond the normal tissue boundaries: in__________

Match the descriptions/definitions with their correct terms. -Carcinogen

Complete the oncology-related terms from the descriptions/definitions. -Specialization of cells: dif__________

Match the terms with their correct descriptions/definitions. -Family members are tested to determine whether they have inherited a cancer-causing gene

Complete the oncology-related terms from the descriptions/definitions. -medull/o: __________

Match the following terms pertaining to cancer treatment with the correct descriptions/definitions. -Synthetic chemicals containing groups that interfere with DNA synthesis

Complete the terms pertaining to characteristics of malignant tumors from the descriptions/definitions. -Having the ability to enter and destroy surrounding tissue: in__________

Match the terms with their correct descriptions/definitions. -Method of treatment, such as surgery, chemotherapy or radiation

Match the terms with their correct descriptions/definitions. -New growth (tumor)

Match the descriptions/definitions with their correct terms. -Malignant

Give meanings for the following prefixes. -tele-: __________

Complete the oncology-related terms from the descriptions/definitions. -plas/o: __________

Match the terms with their correct descriptions/definitions. -Condition of being diseased

Spread of malignant tumors to a distant location:

Match the following terms pertaining to cancer treatment with the correct descriptions/definitions. -Localized cancer; confined to the site of origin

Give meanings for the following suffixes and prefixes. --plasm: __________

Abnormal growth of connective tissue, often a side effect of radiation therapy to the lungs:

Staging a tumor means :

Example of a solid tumor derived from epithelial tissue:

Basic Word Structure

Terms Pertaining to the Body as a Whole

Suffixes

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1: Digestive System—Part 1

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Additional Suffixes and Digestive System Terminology

1: Urinary System—Part 1

2: Urinary System—Part 2

1: Female Reproductive System—Part 1

2: Female Reproductive System—Part 2

Male Reproductive System

1: Nervous System—Part 1

2: Nervous System—Part 2

1: Cardiovascular System—Part 1

2: Cardiovascular System—Part 2

1: Respiratory System—Part 1

2: Respiratory System—Part 2

1: Blood System—Part 1

2: Blood System—Part 2

1: Lymphatic and Immune Systems—Part 1

2: Lymphatic and Immune Systems—Part 2

1: Musculoskeletal System—Part 1

2: Musculoskeletal System—Part 2

1: Skin—Part 1

2: Skin—Part 2

1: Sense Organs: The Eye and the Ear—Part 1

2: Sense Organs: The Eye and the Ear—Part 2

1: Endocrine System—Part 1

2: Endocrine System—Part 2

2: Cancer Medicine (Oncology)—Part 2

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