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tumor - What does it mean?

Definition of 'tumor'

English

(wikipedia)

Alternative forms

* tumour (Commonwealth)

Noun

(en-noun)
  • (oncology|pathology) An abnormal growth; differential diagnosis includes abscess, metaplasia, and neoplasia.
  • Usage notes

    is the standard modern spelling elsewhere.

    Synonyms

    * (an abnormal growth) neoplasm

    Hyponyms

    * (an abnormal growth) adenoma, granuloma * See also

    Derived terms

    * tumorigenesis