Related clinical terms of cells Flashcards
1
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necrosis
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Death of a cell or group due to injury or disease.
2
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Growth of an organ or tissue due to an increase in the size of its cells.
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Hypertrophy
3
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Inflammation of the uterus is an example of ________
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Hyperplasia
4
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Excessive cell proliferation.
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Hyperplasia
5
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A change in cell size, shape, or arrangement due to long term irritation or inflammation
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Dysplasia
6
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Process of cellular suicide that eliminates cells that are stressed, unneeded, excessive, or aged. Programmed cell death
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Apoptosis
