A tumor consisting of differentiated cells has a higher probability for malignancy.

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A tumor consisting of differentiated cells is less likely to be malignant as differentiated cells are cells that have matured into their specialized forms and have specific functions. Malignancy typically arises from undifferentiated cells that have lost the ability to mature into specific cell types and instead grow rapidly and invade surrounding tissues.

A Tumor Consisting of Differentiated Cells Has a Higher Probability