Tumor (en. Bukol)
ˈtjuːmər
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
An abnormal growth of cells that can be benign (non-harmful) or malignant (harmful).
The patient was diagnosed with a brain tumor.
Nakilala ang pasyente na may tumor sa kanyang utak.
A swelling or growth resulting from abnormal cell proliferation.
This tumor is causing significant pressure on the organ.
Ang tumor na ito ay nagdudulot ng malaking presyon sa organo.
Sometimes used to describe a mass that may appear spontaneously and needs examination.
Any new tumor that appears on the body should be examined.
Dapat suriin ang anumang bagong tumor na lumabas sa katawan.
Etymology
Latin, 'tumor' na nangangahulugang 'pamamaga'
Common Phrases and Expressions
brain tumor
a tumor located in a person's brain.
tumor sa utak
malignant tumor
a tumor that has the potential to spread to other parts of the body.
malignant tumor
Related Words
cancer
A disease that results from the abnormal growth of cells forming tumors.
cancer
benign
A tumor that is non-harmful and does not spread to other parts of the body.
benign
Slang Meanings
Death sentence
The one growing on him is like a death sentence as if he's not afraid of life anymore.
Ang tumutubo sa kanya ay parang buwis-buhay na para bang di na siya natatakot sa buhay.
Freeloader
His tumor is like a freeloader without end.
Yung tumor niya, parang palamunin na walang katapusan.
Burden
That tumor is a burden for him every day.
Yang tumor na yan, pabigat yan sa kanya araw-araw.
Constant pain
For him, the tumor is like a constant pain he’s enduring.
Para sa kanya, parang sore na dala ang tumor na iniinda niya.