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What is a tumor that doesnt matastasize called?
A benign tumor. Malignant tumors metastasize.
What types of tumors tend to metastasize and may spread to distant sites in the body?
Malignant tumors. Malignant tumors have the ability to invade the surrounding tissue. Often malignant cells enter the bloodstream vessels and lead to tumor growth in other areas of the body.
Do malignant tumors cause tumors in other parts of the body?
By the very definition 'malignant', absolutely. Malignant tumors contain carcinoma - or cancer. If left unchecked, they grow bigger, metastasize, and new tumors will grow elsewhere.
What word refers to the ability of some cancer cells to spread throughout the body forming tumors?
Metastasize.
What is the medical term meaning malignant and invasive tumors?
Cancer is the medical term meaning malignant and invasive tumor.
Does a benign tumor metastasize?
No. By definition, a benign tumor is incapable of spreading to other locations by metastasis. It may, however, spread to adjacent areas by directly spreading there.No. Only malignant tumors can metastasize.
Under what circumstances do tumors pose a threat to health?
Malignant or cancerous tumors, however, may metastasize to other parts of the body and will ultimately result in death if not successfully treated by surgery and/or other methods.
Name tumors with invasive cells that multiply excessively and infiltrate other tissues that can represent a serious threat to the patient?
Malignant tumors, such as carcinomas and sarcomas, are characterized by invasive cells that proliferate uncontrollably and have the ability to spread to surrounding tissues. These tumors have the potential to metastasize, forming secondary tumors at distant sites in the body, making them a serious threat to the patient's health.
Do Malignant brain tumors have borders?
Malignant brain tumors do not have distinct borders
Do malignant tumors grow at a slower rate than benign tumors?
Malignant tumors typically grow faster than benign tumors.
How does the growth rate of malignant tumors compare to that of benign tumors?
Malignant tumors grow faster and are more aggressive than benign tumors.
Which types of tumors are often removed by surgery?
Malignant tumors
