tumor

[US]/ˈtjuːmə/
[UK]/ˈtuːmər/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a swelling or mass of tissue that may be benign or malignant; a pathological growth or neoplasm

Phrases & Collocations

tumor growth

tumor cells

tumor marker

tumor size

tumor type

tumor stage

tumor biopsy

tumor resection

tumor treatment

tumor diagnosis

Example Sentences

she was diagnosed with a tumor last year.

the tumor is benign and does not require surgery.

doctors are studying ways to shrink the tumor.

he is undergoing treatment for a brain tumor.

early detection of the tumor can improve outcomes.

the tumor marker levels were significantly elevated.

she is participating in a clinical trial for tumor therapy.

the tumor's location makes it difficult to remove.

they are researching new drugs to target the tumor.

she has a family history of tumors.

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