Meaning & Definition of word "Tumor"
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Tumor
/ˈtjuːmər/
noun:
- 1. An abnormal mass of tissue that forms when cells grow and divide more than they should or do not die when they should.
- Example: The doctor discovered a tumor in her breast during a routine examination.
- 2. A swelling or lesion formed by an abnormal growth of cells and can be benign or malignant.
- Example: He was diagnosed with a malignant tumor that required immediate treatment.
- 3. A lump or mass that can occur as part of various medical conditions.
- Example: The patient was anxious about the tumor found on his lungs during the scan.
- 4. A growth which can lead to various complications depending on its type and location.
- Example: The tumor was pressing against her spinal cord, causing significant pain.
- 5. A neoplasm that may be cancerous or non-cancerous.
- Example: Researchers are studying the genetic mutations associated with brain tumors.
Etymology
Latin 'tumor', meaning 'swelling'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
benign tumor:
A non-cancerous growth that does not spread to other parts of the body.
malignant tumor:
A cancerous growth that can invade and damage nearby tissues.
Related Words
neoplasm:
An abnormal growth of tissue, which can be benign or malignant.
carcinoma:
A type of cancer that begins in the skin or in tissues that line or cover internal organs.
Slang Meanings of tumor
Meaning: Funky lump
Example Sentence: She called the growth on her arm a funky lump.
Meaning: Bump
Example Sentence: Her doctor told her the bump she felt was actually a tumor.