Synonyms for

Tumour

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

Definition

An abnormal growth of cells in the body that can be cancerous or noncancerous.

Synonyms & similar words

neoplasm tumor growth mass tumor neoplasm lesion swelling lump cyst abscess pustule tubercle carbuncle blister bump knob protuberance nodule tuber bulge protrusion

Synonyms by register

Formal

neoplasm growth mass lesion

Informal

lump bump growth

Literary

wen excrescence

Antonyms

health wellness normalcy wholeness salubrity

Common collocations

  • benign tumour
  • malignant tumour
  • brain tumour
  • breast tumour
  • cancerous tumour
  • remove a tumour
  • diagnose a tumour

Word family

noun tumour

Usage note

Tumour is the standard term in medical contexts. While 'growth' can be used informally, it's less precise. 'Neoplasm' is a more technical synonym.

Example sentences

  1. The tumour in his leg was benign.
  2. She had surgery to remove the tumour from her breast.
  3. The doctor ordered a biopsy to check for cancer cells in the tumour.
  4. The cat had a tumour on its paw that needed to be removed.

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  • Cancer is a word, not a sentence. - John Diamon
  • The most important thing in illness is never to lose heart. - Nikolai Lenin
  • Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will. - Mahatma Gandhi

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