what is cancer - introduction

Created by Zach Pukansky

Cancer
a disease that is caused by the inability of the body to control the division of cell

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TermDefinition
Cancer
a disease that is caused by the inability of the body to control the division of cell
Melanoma
Skin
Leukemia
White blood cells in the bone marrow
Carcinoma
Lining of the internal organs or skin
Sarcoma
Connective tissue, such as bone
Lymphoma
Cells and tissues of the immune system 1
Cells
Acquire materials and energy. Respond to their environment. Reproduce. Maintain an internal environment. Adapt to their environment
DNA
is a nucleic acid that stores genetic information
messenger RNA
) Is made from the DNA strand