tumor

Meanings

• noun

  A swelling or growth, often abnormal, in the body.

  - "He was diagnosed with a brain tumor."
  - "The tumor was removed during surgery."
  - "Cancer can cause tumors to form in various parts of the body."

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Pronunciation

1. /tjuː.mə/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=53355682"

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Synonyms

neoplasm

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with tumor
groom , room , moon , boom

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Variants

List of all variants of tumor that leads to same result
neoplasm , tumor , tumoral , tumorlike , tumors , tumour , tumours , tumor necrosis factor , tumor necrosis factors , tumor suppressor gene , Wilms' tumor , Wilms' tumors , anti-tumor , anti-tumoral , antitumor , antitumoral , load , loads , lode , tumor load , tumor loads , viral load , viral loads , worm load , worm loads

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'tumor', meaning swelling or bulge.

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Trivia

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1. The largest tumor ever recorded weighed over 2,000 pounds.

2. Tumors can form in any part of the body, including the brain, lungs, and skin.

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Related Concepts

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1. Cancer: A group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells.

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Culture

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In literature and art, tumors are often depicted as a source of fear and uncertainty, representing the unknown and the uncontrollable. In medical contexts, tumors are a significant focus of research and treatment, with advances in cancer therapy leading to improved outcomes for many patients.

How to Memorize "tumor"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a swelling or bulge in the body.
   - Visualize a growth that is abnormal and uncontrollable.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'tumor' with the idea of a swelling or growth.
   - Remember that tumors are often abnormal and can be harmful.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Tumor is a Growing Bulge' to remember the definition.

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