Which classification system describes the extent of spread of a malignant tumor including size, lymph node involvement, and metastasis?
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Correct answer: Staging (TNM)
Staging (commonly TNM) assesses the tumor’s size/extent (T), nodal involvement (N), and presence of distant metastasis (M), which helps guide prognosis and therapy.
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