Tumour
noun
It is an abnormal growth in your body which may be harmful or not harmful.
The doctor found a small tumour in his lung during the x-ray test.
Often appears as...
- benign tumour
- malignant tumour
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noun
It is an abnormal growth in your body which may be harmful or not harmful.
The doctor found a small tumour in his lung during the x-ray test.
Often appears as...
- benign tumour
- malignant tumour
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Harm Potential
Understand that 'tumour' can refer to both harmful (cancerous) and non-harmful growths in the body.
They're relieved to hear the tumour is non-harmful.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Weight
'Tumour' may evoke fear or concern, as it is often associated with serious medical conditions.
Her family was anxious after learning about her tumour.
Pro Tip 3/3Benign vs Malignant
'Benign' means the tumour is not cancerous, while 'malignant' indicates a cancerous and more dangerous tumour.
Fortunately, the biopsy showed the tumour was benign.
Pro Tip 1/3Harm Potential
Understand that 'tumour' can refer to both harmful (cancerous) and non-harmful growths in the body.
They're relieved to hear the tumour is non-harmful.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Weight
'Tumour' may evoke fear or concern, as it is often associated with serious medical conditions.
Her family was anxious after learning about her tumour.
Pro Tip 3/3Benign vs Malignant
'Benign' means the tumour is not cancerous, while 'malignant' indicates a cancerous and more dangerous tumour.
Fortunately, the biopsy showed the tumour was benign.
Pro Tip 1/3Harm Potential
Understand that 'tumour' can refer to both harmful (cancerous) and non-harmful growths in the body.
They're relieved to hear the tumour is non-harmful.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Weight
'Tumour' may evoke fear or concern, as it is often associated with serious medical conditions.
Her family was anxious after learning about her tumour.
Pro Tip 3/3Benign vs Malignant
'Benign' means the tumour is not cancerous, while 'malignant' indicates a cancerous and more dangerous tumour.
Fortunately, the biopsy showed the tumour was benign.
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