cellgenvocab

Neoplasm

Abnormal tissue growth, can be benign or malignant.

Benign

Non-cancerous tumor, grows slowly, does not invade.

Malignant

Cancerous tumor, invades tissues, spreads (metastasis).

Epithelial Tissue

Covers surfaces; many carcinomas arise from it.

Tumor Suppressor Gene

Regulates cell division; mutations can lead to cancer.

Oncogene

Mutated gene promoting cancer development.

Carcinoma

Malignant tumor from epithelial tissue.

Sarcoma

Malignant tumor from mesenchymal tissue (e.g., bone, fat).

Leukemia

Cancer of blood-forming tissues, excessive abnormal white cells.

Lymphoma

Cancer in lymphatic system, affects lymphocytes.

Melanoma

Skin cancer from pigment-producing cells, aggressive.

Carcinogen

Agent that causes cancer (e.g., chemicals, radiation).

Tumor

Abnormal mass from excessive cell division, benign or malignant.

In Situ

Localized cancer, not invasive.

Metastasis

Spread of cancer from primary tumor to other body parts.