A mass of rapidly dividing cells that have potentially lost the ability to regulate cell division is called a
A) neoplasm
B) angiogenesis
C) malignancy
D) metastasis
E) keratosis

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A neoplasm is an abnormal growth of cells that divide rapidly and potentially lose the ability to regulate cell division. Angiogenesis refers to the growth of new blood vessels, which can be a characteristic of cancer but not the definition of it. Malignancy refers to cancerous cells that have the ability to invade nearby tissues and spread to other parts of the body (metastasis). Keratosis is a skin condition characterized by thickened patches of skin.

A Mass of Rapidly Dividing Cells That Have Potentially Lost