Asked by Elvira Mendoza on Jun 15, 2024
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Neoplasms with overlapping boundaries are known as:
A) contiguous.
B) inclusive.
C) metastatic.
D) None of these
Overlapping Boundaries
Multiple sites of carcinoma without identifiable borders.
Neoplasms
Abnormal growths of tissue, which can be benign or malignant (cancerous).
Contiguous
Sharing a common border; touching or adjacent.
- Clarify multiple concepts and coding procedures for neoplastic conditions, with emphasis on spread and remission.
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warren thrasherJun 20, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Neoplasms with overlapping boundaries are known as contiguous, meaning they touch or share a common border. In contrast, metastatic tumors have spread from their site of origin to a distant location, and inclusive tumors would include others within their boundaries.
Learning Objectives
- Clarify multiple concepts and coding procedures for neoplastic conditions, with emphasis on spread and remission.