A condition of atypical cells that are abnormal in size, shape, ...

[joe]

A condition of atypical cells that are abnormal in size, shape, or organization but have NOT yet become cancerous is called ________.
 
  A) carcinomatosis
  B) dysplasia
  C) neoplasia
  D) adenocarcinoma

Question 2

The medical language definition of the word ________ is process of making an incision (into the) skull.
 
  A) craniotomy
  B) rhizotomy
  C) laminectomy
  D) biopsy

[Perkypinki]

Answer to Question 1

B
Explanation: A) Carcinomatosis already is a cancerous condition.
B) Correct
C) Neoplasia can be either benign or cancerous.
D) Adenocarcinoma already is a cancer.

Answer to Question 2

A
Explanation: A) Correct Crani/o- means cranium; skull and -tomy means process of cutting; process of making incision.
B) This is an incision into a nerve root, not into the cranium.
C) This is a surgical removal, not an incision into something.
D) This is removal of a piece of tissue, not an incision into the cranium.

[joe]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[amandalm]

TYSM