tumor
noun
- a swelling on some part of the body
- a mass of new tissue growth independent of its surrounding structures, having no physiological function; neoplasm: such tumors are classified as benign or malignant
- Obsolete high-flown language; bombast
See tumor in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(to͞oˈmər, tyo͞oˈ-)
noun- An abnormal growth of tissue resulting from uncontrolled, progressive multiplication of cells and serving no physiological function; a neoplasm.
- A swollen part; a swelling.
Related Forms:
- tuˈmor·al, tuˈmor·ous adjective
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