Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

flesh
conn

Question 2

Match the terms or abbreviations with their correct descriptions/definitions.

-Change in the genetic material of a cell

Accepted Answer

A) chemical carcinogen 
B) DNA 
C) mitosis 
D) mutation 
E) oncogene
F)radiation
G)RNA
H)ultraviolet radiation
I)virus 
A) chemical carcinogen 
B) DNA 
C) mitosis 
D) mutation 
E) oncogene
F)radiation
G)RNA
H)ultraviolet radiation
I)virus

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Mutation:

Accepted Answer

A)  Inheritable change in a cell 
B)  Specialization of cells 
C)  Plan for treatment of an illness 
D)  Cell division 
E)  Giving radiation in small doses 
A)  Inheritable change in a cell 
B)  Specialization of cells 
C)  Plan for treatment of an illness 
D)  Cell division 
E)  Giving radiation in small doses

Question 5

Match the descriptions/definitions with the correct surgical procedures.

-En bloc resection

Accepted Answer

A) removal of tumor and a margin of abnormal tissue for diagnosis of and possible cure for small tumors 
B) removal of entire tumor with large area of surrounding tissue and lymph nodes 
C) burning a lesion 
D) destruction of tissue using heat 
E) cutting into tumor and removing a piece to establish diagnosis
F)freezing a lesion
G)wide resection involving tumor, organ of origin, and surrounding tissue in the area of the hip 
A) removal of tumor and a margin of abnormal tissue for diagnosis of and possible cure for small tumors 
B) removal of entire tumor with large area of surrounding tissue and lymph nodes 
C) burning a lesion 
D) destruction of tissue using heat 
E) cutting into tumor and removing a piece to establish diagnosis
F)freezing a lesion
G)wide resection involving tumor, organ of origin, and surrounding tissue in the area of the hip

Question 6

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

-Malignant tumor of epithelial tissue (glandular cells)

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 7

Match the descriptions/definitions with the correct oncology-related abbreviations.

-EPO

Accepted Answer

A) promotes the growth of red blood cells 
B) microscopic examination of living tissue for diagnosis of disease 
C) unit of radiation equal to 1/100 of a rad 
D) secreted by tumors to stimulate formation of new blood vessels 
E) a biologic response modifier used in cancer treatment
F)spread of malignant cells to a distant site
G)infusion of undifferentiated blood cells into a patient to repopulate the bone marrow
H)protein factor that promotes growth of white blood cells
I)brachytherapy and teletherapy are examples
J)staging system for evaluating malignancies 
A) promotes the growth of red blood cells 
B) microscopic examination of living tissue for diagnosis of disease 
C) unit of radiation equal to 1/100 of a rad 
D) secreted by tumors to stimulate formation of new blood vessels 
E) a biologic response modifier used in cancer treatment
F)spread of malignant cells to a distant site
G)infusion of undifferentiated blood cells into a patient to repopulate the bone marrow
H)protein factor that promotes growth of white blood cells
I)brachytherapy and teletherapy are examples
J)staging system for evaluating malignancies

Question 8

Match the terms with their correct descriptions/definitions.
-Drugs that block mitosis (cell division)

Accepted Answer

A) adjuvant chemotherapy 
B) alkylating agents 
C) anaplasia 
D) angiogenesis 
E) antibiotics
F)antimetabolites
G)antimitotics
H)apoptosis
I)benign tumor
J)biologic response modifiers 
A) adjuvant chemotherapy 
B) alkylating agents 
C) anaplasia 
D) angiogenesis 
E) antibiotics
F)antimetabolites
G)antimitotics
H)apoptosis
I)benign tumor
J)biologic response modifiers

Question 9

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

-Visual examination of the abdominal cavity using small incisions and an endoscope

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 10

Localized tumor growth:

Accepted Answer

A)  Metastasis 
B)  Carcinoma in situ 
C)  Pleomorphic 
D)  Anaplastic 
E)  Sarcoma 
A)  Metastasis 
B)  Carcinoma in situ 
C)  Pleomorphic 
D)  Anaplastic 
E)  Sarcoma

Question 11

Match the terms with their correct descriptions/definitions.
-Exposure to any form of radiant energy such as light, heat, or x-rays

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 12

Redness of skin, often a side effect of radiation therapy:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Complete the oncology-related terms from the descriptions/definitions.
-Possessing a stem or stalk: ped__________

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Match the terms with their correct descriptions/definitions.
-Relieving, but not curing symptoms

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 15

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

Match the terms with their correct descriptions/definitions.
-Chemicals that prevent cell division by inhibiting formation of substances necessary to make DNA

Accepted Answer

A) adjuvant chemotherapy 
B) alkylating agents 
C) anaplasia 
D) angiogenesis 
E) antibiotics
F)antimetabolites
G)antimitotics
H)apoptosis
I)benign tumor
J)biologic response modifiers 
A) adjuvant chemotherapy 
B) alkylating agents 
C) anaplasia 
D) angiogenesis 
E) antibiotics
F)antimetabolites
G)antimitotics
H)apoptosis
I)benign tumor
J)biologic response modifiers

Question 17

Complete the terms describing microscopic tumor growth from the descriptions/definitions.
-Densely packed; containing fibrous connective tissue: __________ous

Accepted Answer

The answer of Complete the terms describing microscopic tumor growth...

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

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

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

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

Match the terms or abbreviations with their correct descriptions/definitions. -Change in the genetic material of a cell

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

Mutation:

Match the descriptions/definitions with the correct surgical procedures. -En bloc resection

Match the following terms pertaining to cancer treatment with the correct descriptions/definitions. -Malignant tumor of epithelial tissue (glandular cells)

Match the descriptions/definitions with the correct oncology-related abbreviations. -EPO

Match the terms with their correct descriptions/definitions. -Drugs that block mitosis (cell division)

Match the following terms pertaining to cancer treatment with the correct descriptions/definitions. -Visual examination of the abdominal cavity using small incisions and an endoscope

Localized tumor growth:

Match the terms with their correct descriptions/definitions. -Exposure to any form of radiant energy such as light, heat, or x-rays

Redness of skin, often a side effect of radiation therapy:

Complete the oncology-related terms from the descriptions/definitions. -Possessing a stem or stalk: ped__________

Match the terms with their correct descriptions/definitions. -Relieving, but not curing symptoms

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

Match the terms with their correct descriptions/definitions. -Chemicals that prevent cell division by inhibiting formation of substances necessary to make DNA

Complete the terms describing microscopic tumor growth from the descriptions/definitions. -Densely packed; containing fibrous connective tissue: __________ous

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

Basic Word Structure

Terms Pertaining to the Body as a Whole

Suffixes

Prefixes

1: Digestive System—Part 1

2: Digestive System—Part 2

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

Radiology and Nuclear Medicine

Pharmacology

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