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Tumor

Verb / ˈtu:mɜ: / Another word for tumor — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A mass or lump that grows abnormally in the body, sometimes causing harmful effects.

Synonyms & similar words

tumour neoplasm growth mass lump swelling neoplasm tumescence tumefaction protuberance excrescence outgrowth tubercle carcinoma sarcoma metastasis lesion abnormality protrusion bump knob nodule

Synonyms by register

Formal

neoplasm mass growth lesion

Informal

lump bump swelling

Literary

blight malady

Antonyms

health wellness normalcy wholeness soundness

Common collocations

  • benign tumor
  • malignant tumor
  • brain tumor
  • cancerous tumor
  • remove a tumor
  • tumor growth
  • tumor cells

Word family

noun tumor
adjective tumorous

Usage note

While 'tumor' is the most common term, 'neoplasm' is a more formal medical term. 'Mass' and 'growth' can also be used, but are less specific.

Example sentences

  1. The tumor was removed successfully during surgery.
  2. The patient was diagnosed with a brain tumor.
  3. The tumor caused the patient to experience pain and discomfort.
  4. The doctor recommended further testing to determine if the lump was a tumor.
  5. The biopsy showed that the lump was a benign tumor.

Quotes

  • The thing about a tumor is that it's like a vine. You can't just go in and cut the vine, or the tumor will come back. - Ruth Bader Ginsburg
  • Cancer is a word, not a sentence. - John Diamond
  • Cancer didn't bring me to my knees, it brought me to my feet. - Michael Douglas

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