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Tum

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Definition

A swelling or lump in a bodily part or tissue, caused by an abnormal growth of tissue.

Synonyms & similar words

tummy stomach breadbasket lump swelling mass growth bump protuberance bulge nodule knob protrusion tumor cyst abscess pustule blister boil carbuncle fester gather pimple

Example sentences

  1. I have a tum on my arm that hurts when I touch it.
  2. The cat had a tum on its head.
  3. The doctor said the tum was benign.
  4. She had to have surgery to remove the tum.
  5. He was worried when he found a tum in his throat.

Quotes

  • There is a difference between a lump and a tum.
  • My cat has a tum on his paw.
  • I was scared when I found a tum on my leg.

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