Question

define in your own words:
*neoplasm-
*benign tumor-
*malignant tumor-

Explanation:

• Neoplasm: An abnormal growth of cells (a tumor) that can be either benign or malignant, resulting from uncontrolled cell division.
• Benign Tumor: A non - cancerous growth of cells. These cells grow in a localized area, do not invade nearby tissues, and do not spread to other parts of the body.
• Malignant Tumor: A cancerous growth of cells. These cells can invade nearby tissues and spread (metastasize) to other parts of the body through the bloodstream or lymphatic system.

Answer:

• Neoplasm: Abnormal cell growth (tumor), benign or malignant, from uncontrolled division.
• Benign Tumor: Non - cancerous, localized, no invasion/spread.
• Malignant Tumor: Cancerous, invades tissues, spreads (metastasizes) to other body parts.