Classification of tumors by tissue of origin Flashcards
(16 cards)
1
Q
Adeno
A
epithelial glands
2
Q
chondro
A
cartilage
3
Q
fibro
A
fibrous connective tissue
4
Q
glio
A
glial cells (brain)
5
Q
hemangio
A
blood vessel
6
Q
hepato
A
liver
7
Q
leiomyo
A
smooth muscle
8
Q
lipo
A
fat/adipose
9
Q
lympho
A
lymphoid tissue
10
Q
melano
A
pigment-producing skin
11
Q
meningioma
A
meninges
12
Q
neuro
A
nerve tissue
13
Q
osteo
A
bone
14
Q
renal
A
kidney
15
Q
rhabdo
A
skeletal muscle
16
Q
squamous
A
epithelial layer of skin, mucous membranes, and organ linings