tumour
Britishnoun
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pathol
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any abnormal swelling
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a mass of tissue formed by a new growth of cells, normally independent of the surrounding structures
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obsolete pompous style or language
Other Word Forms
- tumorous adjective
Etymology
Origin of tumour
C16: from Latin, from tumēre to swell
Example Sentences
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His own health issues followed the death of his former bandmate Tom Parker, in 2022 at the age of 33, after he was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour.
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Despite making plans to study at university and become an actor, Noah said his slow growing brain tumour will eventually kill him.
From BBC
The blood test searches for fragments of DNA – or genetic code – that have escaped from tumours and entered the bloodstream.
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Scientists analysed tumour DNA from almost 500 domestic cats, uncovering key genetic mutations linked with the condition.
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A phaeochromocytoma is a rare tumour of the adrenal glands, which sit above the kidneys, the NHS says.
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