A characteristic of malignant tumors is that they:
A) are encapsulated.
B) are well differentiated.
C) are slow growing.
D) do not resemble tissue of origin.

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Malignant tumors do not resemble the tissue of origin and may have abnormal cell shapes and sizes. They also tend to have irregular borders and invade surrounding tissues, unlike benign tumors which are well-defined and encapsulated. Additionally, malignant tumors can grow rapidly and spread to other parts of the body through the bloodstream or lymphatic system.

A Characteristic of Malignant Tumors Is That They