Exam 2: Body Structure, Color, and Oncology

The basic unit of all living things is the

The structure in the cell that contains the chromosomes is

The suffix -plasia is defined as

The term rhabdomyosarcoma is defined as a _____ muscle.

The prefix that means through, complete is

The abbreviation for the medical term meaning state of complete knowledge is

Which of the following terms is spelled incorrectly?

The suffix -genic is defined as

The combining form that means red is

Hyperplasia is defined as cell development that is

The term that means beyond control (transfer of cells from one organ to another) is

A tumor of connective tissue usually develops rapidly and metastasizes through the lymph channels.This type of tumor is called

The presence of fibroid tumors is a common diagnosis in fertile women over 40 years of age.Because they are derived from the smooth muscle of the uterus, they are called

The suffix that means control, stop, and standing is

A substance that produces cancer is said to be a(n)

The combining form onc/o is defined as

Two or more kinds of tissue that together perform special body functions are called

The plural ending for "-ix" is

The thoracic cavity contains the