Carcinogenesis: The transformation of normal cells to cancer cells

Vocabulary

• cause Trans. IMG
  • (caused) make something happen
• cell Trans. IMG
  • the smallest structural and functional unit of an organism
• contain Trans. IMG
  • (contained) to keep under control; hold back
• gene Trans. IMG
  • genetic code of an organism
• Hormone Trans. IMG
  • a natural substance that is produced in the body and that influences the way the body grows or develops
• multiply Trans. IMG
  • (multiplied) increase in qunatity
• proliferate Trans. IMG
  • (proliferated0 increase in number, multiply
• radiation Trans. IMG
  • a type of dangerous and powerful energy that is produced by radioactive substances and nuclear reactions
• spontaneous Trans. IMG
  • done on impulse; unplanned
• variety Trans. IMG
  • different kinds

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