Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Spread of a cancerous tumor to a secondary organ or tissue
A)dialysis
B)diarrhea
C)exophthalmos
D)malaise
E)malignant
F)metamorphosis
G)metastasis
H)pancytopenia
I)ptosis

Question

Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Spread of a cancerous tumor to a secondary organ or tissue
A)dialysis
B)diarrhea
C)exophthalmos
D)malaise
E)malignant
F)metamorphosis
G)metastasis
H)pancytopenia
I)ptosis

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Metastasis refers to the spread of a cancerous tumor to a secondary organ or tissue.

Answer: A
 Dialysis is a medical treatment for patients with kidney failure, in which a machine filters their blood to remove waste products.

Answer: B
 Diarrhea is a condition marked by frequent, loose, and watery bowel movements.

Answer: C
 Exophthalmos is a bulging of the eyes out of the orbit, often caused by thyroid disease.

Answer: E
 Malignant is a term used to describe cancerous cells that are capable of invading and spreading to other parts of the body.

Answer: F
 Metamorphosis is a process of transformation from one physical form to another.

Answer: D
 Malaise is a general feeling of discomfort, weakness, and fatigue often associated with illness.

Answer: H
 Pancytopenia is a condition characterized by a deficiency of all three blood cell types (red, white, and platelets).

Answer: I
 Ptosis is a drooping or sagging of an organ or tissue, often used to refer to drooping eyelids.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings