level: tumour growth
Questions and Answers List
level questions: tumour growth
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Metaplasia is | a reversible change in differentiation within an organ from one cell type to another, usually in response to persistent injurious stimuli |
| Dysplasia | Dysplasia: Abnormal maturation of cells that is not reversible. Is generally considered to be on a spectrum with neoplasia, and often has malignant potential. |
| Neoplasia | Meaning ‘new growth’: uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells. Can be benign or malignant. (does not mean cancer) |
| Cancer patient implications | radiation caries and loss of salivary glands |