Abnormal Cell Growth - Cytology

Question 1

Hyperplasia

Answer 1

Is an enlargement of the tissue (gingiva), increased cell production

Question 2

Hypoplasia

Answer 2

Underdevelopment or incomplete of tissue or organ (enamel)

Question 4

Metaplasia

Answer 4

Transformation of one type of cell to another caused by abnormal stimulus e.g. squamous metaplasia, can occur from factors like smoking, mechanical irritation, can be reservable if stimulus is removed

Question 5

Neoplasia

Answer 5

Abnormal proliferation of cells, may be malignant, pre-malignant or benign

Question 6

Dysplasia

Answer 6

Abnormal cell growth, disordered structure