tumor
|tu/mor|
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/ˈtuːmər/
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/ˈtjuːmə/
abnormal tissue growth
Etymology
Etymology Information
'tumor' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'tumor', where 'tumere' meant 'to swell'.
Historical Evolution
'tumor' changed from the Latin word 'tumor' and eventually became the modern English word 'tumor'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a swelling', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'an abnormal mass of tissue'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an abnormal mass of tissue that forms when cells grow and divide more than they should or do not die when they should.
The doctor discovered a benign tumor during the examination.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35