Asked by Ethan Young on Jul 16, 2024
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A malignant tumor of the germ cell of the retina is:
A) retinitis.
B) retinoblastoma.
C) retinopathy.
D) retinal.
Retinoblastoma
A rare, malignant tumor of the retina usually occurring in children.
Germ Cell
A reproductive cell that can give rise to gametes such as sperm and ova, involved in sexual reproduction.
Malignant Tumor
A cancerous growth capable of invading and destroying nearby tissue and potentially spreading to other parts of the body.
- Understand common eye conditions and their medical terms.
- Understand the medical terminology related to eye diseases, conditions, and treatments.
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TE
Timyra EdwardsJul 19, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Retinoblastoma is a malignant tumor that arises from the immature cells of the retina, which are germ cells. Retinitis is a general term for inflammation of the retina, retinopathy refers to any disease or disorder of the retina, and retinal simply refers to anything related to the retina.
Learning Objectives
- Understand common eye conditions and their medical terms.
- Understand the medical terminology related to eye diseases, conditions, and treatments.