What are the Characteristics of Neoplasia? Neoplasia comprises of both malignant and benign tumors. What are the differences between Malignant Tumors and Benign Tumors? Benign neoplasm: If there are clusters of tumor cells in a single mass, they are called benign tumors. These tumors are not malignant. Benign tambours are not harmful in general, but […]
What is meant by Cancer? Cancer is a large, heterogenous class of diseases, characterized by uncontrolled growth of cells that invade the surrounding tissues and destroys them. In simple terms, cancer is a disease that results from the abnormal growth and differentiation of the tissues. What are the synonyms of Cancer? The synonyms of cancer […]
Cancer means the abnormal, uncontrolled and rapid growth of the cells. Cancer should be called as a symptom rather than a disease. Cancer cells are malignant in nature. Cancer cells differ from the normal biological cells in two ways: Cancer cells grow continuously as long as the host is alive and form new cancer cells […]
Biological Source of Camptotheca: Camptotheca consists of the dried stem wood of the plant Camptotheca acuminata of the plant Nyssaceae. It is also known as cancer tree. It is grown in China and Tibet. This plant has been screened for anti-tumor properties by the National Institute of Health, U.S.A. and they identified camptothecin. Camptothecin is […]
Biological Name : Catharanthus roseus Family : Apocyanaceae Synonyms of Catharanthus: Hindi – Sadabahar Oriya – Ainskati Bengali – Nayantara Malayalam – Ushamalari Marathi – Sada-phul Tamil – Sudukadu mallikal Telugu – Billaganneru Catharanthus is an erect herb with a height of one metre. Flowers are white or purple-red in colour. It is grown throughout […]
What is meant by Pancreatic Cancer? Pancreatic Cancer is known as “Pancreatic Carcinoma”. What are pancreas and what is its function? Pancreas is a large organ that is located behind the stomach. The function of the pancreas is to synthesize and release the enzymes into the lumen of the intestine for the absorption of food, […]
Cervix in Female Reproductive System: ‘Cervix’ is an important organ of the female reproductive system of the women. Externally it opens into the vagina and internally into the uterus. It secretes cervical mucus and helps in the passage of spermatozoa into the uterus and helps in fertility. In non pregnant women it is smaller and […]
Morphology of Brussels Sprouts: Brussels sprouts belong to Family Braccica and looks like a miniature cabbage. The eatable part of Brussels is the bud that grows on the stem of the plant in bunches of 20-30. The Brussels plant grows mostly in humid and cool areas. The plant grows through out the year up to […]
Prostate Cancer: Prostate cancer is a very common malignant cancer affecting men sixth in order after the cancer of lung, Stomach, liver, colon and rectum. Diagnosis of cancer prostate: There are several tests available at present to diagnose the prostate cancer. They are: Physical Examination (Rectal palpation) Ultra sound scan. C.T. Scan MRI Scan Biopsy […]
What is meant by Breast Cancer? Who gets Breast Cancer Mostly? Breast cancer is a cancerous growth deep in the breast tissue. It is most common in women. Less frequently it is also seen in about 1% of cancers occurring in men. Breast cancer is the major cause of death of cancer in women. Because […]