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Anaplasia
an irreversible change in the size and shape of tissue cells
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Carcinogen
A cancer-causing agent
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Dysplasia
A reversible change in the normal shape, size, and organization of tissue cells
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Genetic engineering
A general term that encompasses attempts to change the genetic make up of cells or organism, including humans
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Hyperplasia
An increase in the number of normal cells ( not tumor formation) in a tissue or organ, thus enlarging that tissue or organ
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hypertrophy
The enlargement of an organ or tissue due to an increase in the size of its cells
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Liposome
A miute spherical sac of lipid molecules enclosing a water droplet. Often formed artificially to carry drugs into the tissues
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necrosis
Death of one or more cells in an organ or tissue due to disease, injury, or inadequate blood supply
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Oncologist
Physician who specializes in the identification and treatement of cancers
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