Match the Descriptions/definitions with the Correct Oncology-Related Abbreviations

question 173

Multiple Choice

Match the descriptions/definitions with the correct oncology-related abbreviations.

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• A)promotes the growth of red blood cells
• B)microscopic examination of living tissue for diagnosis of disease
• C)unit of radiation equal to 1/100 of a rad
• D)secreted by tumors to stimulate formation of new blood vessels
• E)a biologic 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 evaluating malignancies

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Definitions:

VPN

Virtual Private Network; a service that encrypts your internet connection and hides your online identity.

Public-Key Encryption

A cryptographic system that uses pairs of keys: public keys which may be disseminated widely, and private keys which are known only to the owner.

Private Key

A secret key used in encryption algorithms, kept confidential by the owner, for securing digital communications or transactions.

Public Key

A public key is part of a cryptographic key pair used in public-key cryptography that is made available publicly for encrypting messages or verifying signatures, while the corresponding private key remains secret.