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| Endocrine System | This is a chemical communication system that controls many body functions |
| Gland | a group of cells or an organ that secretes a substance |
| Pituitary Gland | A gland that signals other endocrine glands to produce hormones when needed. |
| Cancer | is a disease characterized by the rapid and uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells |
| Tumor | Is a mass of abnormal cells |
| Benign | Are tumors that are not cancerous and do not spread to other parts of the body |
| Malignant | Tumors that are concerous and can spread to other parts of the body |
| Risk Factors | Are characteristics or behavious that increase the likelihood of developing a medican disorder or disease |
| Carcinogens | are substances that cause cancer |
| Biopsy | is the removal of a sample of tissue from a person or examination |
| radiation therapy | a treatment that uses X-Rays or other forms of radiation to kill cancer cells |
| Chemotherapy | is the use of powerful medicines to destroy cancer cells |
| Remission | is when cancer signs and symptoms disappear |
| recurrence | the return of cancer after a remission |
