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tumors

|tu-mors|

🇺🇸

/ˈtuːmərz/

🇬🇧

/ˈtjuːməz/

(tumor)

abnormal tissue growth

Base Form	Plural
tumor	tumors

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 has remained largely unchanged in modern English.

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: 2025/05/13 12:22