Principles of Biology
Principles of Biology
2nd Edition
ISBN: 9781259875120
Author: Robert Brooker, Eric P. Widmaier Dr., Linda Graham Dr. Ph.D., Peter Stiling Dr. Ph.D.
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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The cancer cells can be characterized as the cells that that divide in an uncontrolled manner, which can form solid tumors and invade other tissues. They are harmful to the body, especially the region near the tumor.

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