Match each definition with the correct term.
-carcinoma
A)process by which cancer spreads
B)new cancer site caused by spreading process
C)malignant tumor that occurs in epithelial tissue
D)malignant tumor that arises from connective tissue
E)malignant tumor in its original position

Question

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Carcinoma is a malignant tumor that occurs in epithelial tissue.

Answer: A
 Metastasis is the process by which cancer spreads.

Answer: B
 Metastatic site is a new cancer site caused by the spreading process.

Answer: D
 Sarcoma is a malignant tumor that arises from connective tissue.

Answer: E
 Primary tumor is a malignant tumor in its original position.

Match Each Definition with the Correct Term