Match the Explanations with the Associated Abbreviations Related to Oncology

question 113

Multiple Choice

Match the explanations with the associated abbreviations related to oncology:
-bx

• A)promotes the growth of red blood cells
• B)microscopic examination of living tissue for diagnosis of disease
• C)unit of radiation equal to one hundredth of a rad
• D)secreted by tumors to stimulate formation of new blood vessels
• E)type of biological response modifier used in cancer treatment
• F)spread of malignant cells to a distant site
• G)infusion of undifferentiated blood cells into a patient to repopulate the bone marrow
• H)protein factor that promotes growth of white blood cells
• I)brachytherapy and teletherapy are examples
• J)staging system for evaluate malignancies

---

Definitions:

Reliable Data Source

A source that consistently provides accurate, valid, and trustworthy information.

Confounding Variables

Factors other than the independent variable that may cause or influence the outcome of a study, potentially leading to inaccurate conclusions.

Random Sample

A subset of a population chosen in such a way that every member has an equal chance of being included, ensuring the sample’s representativeness.

Chronic Diseases

Chronic diseases are long-term medical conditions that are generally progressive and require ongoing management, such as diabetes, heart disease, and arthritis.