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tumor

[/ˈtuːmər/]
nounmasculinepl: tumors
tumor
1. An abnormal growth of cells in the body, which may be benign or malignant
The doctor detected a tumor during the routine scan.
O médico detectou um tumor durante o exame de rotina.
2. A swelling or enlargement of tissue, often used in medical context
The patient underwent surgery to remove the tumor.
O paciente foi submetido a uma cirurgia para remover o tumor.
Synonyms
neoplasmgrowthmassmalignancycarcinoma

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tumor
Standard medical term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
tumor
Standard usage in medical contexts
Portugal
tumor
Standard medical term; sometimes spelled 'tumor' or 'tumour' in older texts

Related Idioms & Phrases

benign tumor
malignant tumor
brain tumor
tumor growth
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