tumors

Meanings

• noun

  A swelling or growth, often abnormal, in living tissue. Can be benign or malignant.

  - "The patient was diagnosed with a brain tumor."
  - "The surgeon successfully removed the tumor."
  - "Cancer is a type of tumor."

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Synonyms

neoplasm

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with tumors
bores , cores , moans , tores

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Variants

List of all variants of tumors that leads to same result
neoplasm , tumor , tumoral , tumorlike , tumors , Wilms' tumor , Wilms' tumors

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Etymology

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

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Trivia

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1. The largest tumor ever recorded weighed over 100 pounds.

2. Tumors can develop in any part of the body, from the brain to the toes.

3. The earliest recorded use of the word 'tumor' was in the 13th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. Cancer: A type of tumor characterized by uncontrolled cell growth and the potential to invade and destroy nearby tissue.

2. Benign tumor: A tumor that is not cancerous and does not spread to other parts of the body.

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Culture

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Tumors have been a significant topic in literature and art, often used as symbols of fear, illness, and mortality. In medical literature, tumors are a common focus of research and treatment.

How to Memorize "tumors"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a swelling or growth in an organ or tissue.
   - Visualize cells dividing and growing uncontrollably.
   - Think of a lump or mass.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a swelling or growth.
   - Connect the word with the concept of abnormal cell growth.
   - Think of the word 'cancer' when you hear 'tumor'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym T-U-M-O-R to remember the definition: Tissue Uncontrolled Multiplying Abnormal Growth.
   - Think of the word 'swelling' or 'growth' to help remember the definition.
   - Create a mental image of a tumor as a large, growing mass.

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