tumor

noun
UK: /ˈtjuː.mər/
US: /ˈtuː.mɚ/

  1. A mass of cells in the body that grow in an unusual way and can be cancerous.

    1. The doctor found a tumor during the exam. [ ] [ ]
    2. Benign tumors are not cancerous, but they can still cause problems, depending on their size and location within the body. [ ] [ ]

  2. An uncontrolled, abnormal growth of cells or tissues in any part of the body.

    1. The biopsy will determine if the tumor is malignant. [ ] [ ]
    2. The patient underwent surgery to remove the tumor from their lung, hoping to prevent further spread. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

growth lump neoplasm

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "tumor" in English means: A mass of cells in the body that grow in an unusual way and can be cancerous., An uncontrolled, abnormal growth of cells or tissues in any part of the body..

The phonetic transcription of "tumor" is /ˈtjuː.mər/ in British English and /ˈtuː.mɚ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "tumor": growth, lump, neoplasm.

Example usage of "tumor": "The doctor found a tumor during the exam.". More examples on the page.