A malignant neoplasm is best described as which of the following?
a. A clone of normal, proliferating cells
b. A clone of abnormal, anaplastic, proliferating cells that have the potential to metastasize
c. A clone of highly organized, differentiated cells that have the potential to metastasize
d. A clone of highly organized, differentiated cells that do not spread
Correct Answer: B
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