Tumor

/tjuː.mΙ™/

The meaning and definition of Tumor, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. An abnormal growth; differential diagnosis includes abscess, metaplasia, and neoplasia.

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Synonyms neoplasm

Origin

From Old French tumour, from Latin tumor, from Latin tumeo.

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