Tumor
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /tjuː.mə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Tumor is a noun meaning (oncology, pathology) An abnormal growth; differential diagnosis includes abscess, metaplasia, and neoplasia.
Meaning
(oncology, pathology) An abnormal growth; differential diagnosis includes abscess, metaplasia, and neoplasia.
Example Sentences
take a tumor
stomach tumor
a benign tumor
identify tumor
Word Forms
- tumors
- tumour
Synonyms for tumor
Depending on context, synonyms include neoplasm, mass, growth, tumour.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include neoplasm, tumour, carcinoma, cancer, oncology, lump.
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