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    Tumor (en. Tumor)

    /tuˈmoɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Mass of cells that develop in an uncontrolled manner.
    The doctor explained to him that the tumor can be benign or malignant.
    El médico le explicó que el tumor puede ser benigno o maligno.
    May cause damage to surrounding organs.
    The tumor was pressing against the lung, making it hard to breathe.
    El tumor presionaba contra el pulmón, dificultando la respiración.
    Early detection is crucial for treatment.
    A mammogram can detect a tumor in early stages.
    Una mamografía puede detectar un tumor en etapas tempranas.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'tumor', which means 'swelling' or 'tumefaction'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    benign tumor
    Tumor that is not cancerous and generally poses no risk to life.
    tumor benigno
    malignant tumor
    Cancerous tumor that can invade other tissues and cause metastasis.
    tumor maligno
    tumor diagnosis
    Process of identifying a tumor through medical tests.
    diagnóstico de tumor

    Related Words

    cancer
    Disease characterized by the uncontrolled growth of malignant cells.
    cáncer
    biopsy
    Procedure to extract a tissue sample that allows for the analysis of the presence of tumors.
    biopsia
    chemotherapy
    Treatment that uses drugs to destroy cancer cells, including tumors.
    quimioterapia

    Slang Meanings

    Lucky tumor
    Refers to a benign tumor that does not cause problems.
    Se refiere a un tumor benigno que no causa problemas.
    Electric tumor
    Colloquial term to describe a tumor that causes intense pain.
    Término coloquial para describir un tumor que causa dolor intenso.