Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tumor
noun
/ˈtjuːmə/
Definition
An abnormal growth of tissue resulting from uncontrolled cell division.
Examples
- The doctor found a tumor in the patient’s leg.
- Not all tumors are cancerous; some can be harmless.
- She was worried after hearing the word ‘tumor’ during her medical examination.
Meaning
A tumor can be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous), and it can occur in any part of the body.
Synonyms
- lump
- growth
- mass