OncologyThe study of cancer
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Branch of medicine that deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer.
MalignantRefers to a severe and progressively worsening disease
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In pathology, having the properties of anaplasia, invasiveness, and metastasis, said of tumors.
(Of a disease or symptom) very severe and harmful in its effects.
CarcinogenA substance or exposure that promotes cancer
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A substance, radionuclide, or radiation that promotes carcinogenesis, the formation of cancer.
MetastasisThe spread of a disease from one organ to another
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The spreading process or stage of a disease, as cancer, from the site of the original tumor to other parts of the body.
PathologyThe study of disease
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The scientific study of the nature of disease and its causes, processes, development, and consequences.