Tumour Meaning in English
word
ˈtuːmɚ
TOO-mer
tjˈuːmɐ
TYOO-muh
Definition
An abnormal growth of tissue that can form a lump or mass in the body. Tumours can be benign (not cancer) or malignant (cancer).
Usage & Nuances
British spelling is 'tumour', American is 'tumor'. Medical context; not used for general lumps like 'bump' or 'swelling'. 'Benign tumour' = not cancer; 'malignant tumour' = cancer. Often used with verbs like 'diagnose', 'remove', 'detect'.
Spanish: tumorPortuguese (BR): tumorPortuguese (PT): tumorChinese (Simplified): 肿瘤Chinese (Traditional): 腫瘤Hindi: गांठ (ट्यूमर)Arabic: ورمBengali: টিউমার - গাঁঠ (রোগজনিত)Russian: опухольJapanese: 腫瘍Vietnamese: khối uKorean: 종양Turkish: tümörUrdu: رسولیIndonesian: tumor
Example Sentences
The doctor found a tumour in her lung.
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Is the tumour cancerous?
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They removed the tumour during surgery.
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The scans showed that the tumour hadn't grown.
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He's recovering well after the tumour was taken out.
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Doctors are still not sure if the tumour is benign or malignant.
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