noun
- an abnormal growth of tissue in the body that may be benign or malignant
Usage: medical
Examples
- The doctor found a small tumor during the routine examination.
- The tumor was successfully removed through surgery.
- Benign tumors are not cancerous and rarely life-threatening.
- The oncologist explained that the tumor had not spread to other organs.
- Early detection of tumors can significantly improve treatment outcomes.
- The brain tumor was causing severe headaches and vision problems.