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Explain how tumors are staged.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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The combining form that means bacteria is ________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


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Answer to Question 1

Staging classifies tumors based on their degree of tissue invasion and potential response to therapy. Uses TNM staging system:
 T = tumor's size and degree of tissue invasion
 N = amount of lymph node involvement
 M = presence of metastases

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