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To explain: The term dysplasia and give an example.
Introduction: Cancer occurs due to abnormal cell cycle control system. The cell undergoes several genetic and epigenetic alterations. It causes uncontrolled proliferation of cells. Cancer is named according to the cell type from which they originate.
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To explain: The term carcinoma in situ and give an example.
Introduction: Cancer occurs due to abnormal cell cycle control system. The cell undergoes several genetic and epigenetic alterations. It causes uncontrolled proliferation of cells. Cancer is named according to the cell type from which they originate.
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To explain: The term carcinogenic and give an example.
Introduction: Cancer is caused due to abnormal cell cycle control system. It is an uncontrolled proliferation of cells and does not stop dividing on depleting the growth factors. Any substance that causes cancer is called a carcinogenic substance and the process of cancer formation is called carcinogenesis.
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To explain: The term invasive and give an example.
Introduction: Cancer occurs due to abnormal cell cycle control system. The cell undergoes several genetic and epigenetic alterations. It causes uncontrolled proliferation of cells. Cancer is named according to the cell type from which they originate.
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