Tumor meaning
An abnormal growth of tissue resulting from uncontrolled, progressive multiplication of cells and serving no physiological function; a neoplasm.
noun
A swollen part; a swelling.
A plant tumor.
noun
High-flown language; bombast.
noun
An abnormal growth of tissue resulting from uncontrolled, progressive multiplication of cells and serving no physiological function; a neoplasm.
noun
A swollen part; a swelling.
A plant tumor.
noun
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(oncology, pathology) An abnormal growth; differential diagnosis includes abscess, metaplasia, and neoplasia.
noun
Origin of tumor
- Middle English tumour from Latin tumor from tumēre to swell teuə- in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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