Malignant neoplasms
Malignant Neoplasms
Malignant neoplasms (pronunciation: /məˈlɪɡnənt ˈniːəˌplæzəm/), also known as Cancer, are a group of diseases characterized by uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells. The term "malignant" refers to the harmful, aggressive nature of these neoplasms, distinguishing them from benign neoplasms, which are non-invasive and non-spreading.
Etymology
The term "malignant neoplasms" is derived from the Latin word "malignus" meaning "evil" or "harmful", and the Greek word "neoplasma" meaning "new formation". It was first used in the medical literature in the 19th century.
Related Terms
- Benign Neoplasms: These are non-cancerous growths that do not spread to other parts of the body.
- Metastasis: This is the process by which cancer cells spread from the place where they first formed to another part of the body.
- Oncology: This is the branch of medicine that deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer.
- Carcinoma: This is a type of cancer that starts in cells that make up the skin or the tissue lining organs.
- Sarcoma: This is a type of malignant tumor of connective or other non-epithelial tissue.
- Leukemia: This is a type of cancer of the body's blood-forming tissues, including the bone marrow and the lymphatic system.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Malignant neoplasms
- Wikipedia's article - Malignant neoplasms
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