Match the Term with the Correct Definition

question 2

Multiple Choice

Match the term with the correct definition.
-Mutation

• A)An unexpected change in the molecular structure within the DNA, causing a permanent change in cells
• B)An invasive and destructive pattern of rapid, abnormal cell growth; often fatal
• C)An agent used to prevent the development, proliferation, or growth of neoplastic cells; a medication used in treatment of abnormal cells
• D)A single dose of drug
• E)A tumor or growth that is not life-threatening
• F)A substance or chemical that can increase the risk of developing cancer
• G)The treatment of a disease with toxic chemical substances to slow the disease process or to kill cells
• H)A procedure in which a piece of tissue is removed from a patient for examination and diagnosis; the tissue is a sample of the whole
• I)The movement or spread of cancerous cells through the body to organs in distant areas
• J)A term used to describe a malignant disorder of lymphoid tissue

Distinguish between units of measurement and their significance in the medical field.

Recognize the structure of medical terms and their components (root, prefix, suffix).

Understand and correctly use medical prefixes and their meanings.

Link specific medical terms to their definitions involving conditions, tools, and predictions in healthcare.