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Tumors

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

Definition

A mass or lump of abnormal cells that could potentially be cancerous.

Synonyms & similar words

tumor tumour neoplasm growth neoplasm mass lesion cancer carcinoma sarcoma fibroma lipoma adenoma myoma polyp cyst papilloma nodule tubercle tumor oncology malignancy metastasis

Synonyms by register

Formal

neoplasm growth lesion mass

Informal

lump bump growth

Literary

wen excrescence

Antonyms

health wellness normalcy wholeness vitality

Common collocations

  • benign tumor
  • malignant tumor
  • brain tumor
  • breast tumor
  • tumor growth
  • tumor removal
  • cancerous tumor

Word family

noun tumor

Usage note

Tumor is a medical term referring to an abnormal growth of tissue. While 'lump' or 'growth' can be used informally, 'tumor' and 'neoplasm' are more precise in medical contexts.

Example sentences

  1. The tumor was benign, so there was no need for surgery.
  2. My aunt had to have chemotherapy to shrink her tumor.
  3. The doctor said it's important to catch tumors early so they can be treated.
  4. The biopsy confirmed that the growth was a tumor.
  5. Tumors can form in any part of the body.

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  • The real tragedy of cancer is not death, but rather the fear of death.
  • Cancer affects all of us, whether you're a daughter, mother, sister, friend, coworker, doctor, or patient.
  • Cancer is a word, not a sentence.

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