Match each definition with the correct term.
-osteosarcoma
A)malignant tumor derived from connective tissue
B)malignant tumor derived from muscle tissue
C)malignant tumor in the upper shaft of long bones, pelvis, or knee
D)the process by which cancer is spread to a new site; the tumor at the new site
E)to spread from one place to another

Question

Match each definition with the correct term.​
-osteosarcoma
A)​malignant tumor derived from connective tissue
B)malignant tumor derived from muscle tissue​
C)malignant tumor in the upper shaft of long bones, pelvis, or knee​
D)the process by which cancer is spread to a new site; the tumor at the new site​
E)​to spread from one place to another

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Osteosarcoma is a malignant tumor that develops in the upper shaft of long bones, pelvis, or knee.

Answer: A
 A sarcoma is a malignant tumor derived from connective tissue, which includes bone, cartilage, fat, muscle, and blood vessels.

Answer: D
 Metastasis is the process by which cancer spreads to a new site, and the tumor at the new site is called a metastatic tumor.

Answer: E
 To metastasize means to spread from one place to another, which is a hallmark of cancer progression.

Answer: B
 Rhabdomyosarcoma is a malignant tumor derived from muscle tissue, which is most commonly found in children.

Match Each Definition with the Correct Term.​

Match Each Definition with the Correct Term.