Look up: Tumor


  1. tumor
    An uncontrolled growth of tissue or tissues.
    Found op http://ppathw3.cals.cornell.edu/glossary/Defs_T.htm

  2. tumor
    [n] - an abnormal new mass of tissue that serves no purpose
    Found op http://www.webdictionary.co.uk/definition.php?query=tumor

  3. Tumor
    Mass of tissue formed by a new growth of cells, can be either benign or malignant.
    Found op http://www.elekta.com/patient_international_medical_terms.php

  4. Tumor
    Tumor: An abnormal mass of tissue. Tumors are a classic sign of inflammation, and can be benign or malignant (cancerous). There are dozens of different types of tumors. Their names usually reflect the kind of tissue they arise in, and may also tell you something about their shape or how they grow. F...
    Found op http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.html?articlekey=5863

  5. tumor
    Alternative (USA) spelling of tumour.
    Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/visitor-contributions.php

  6. tumor
    Synonym for tumour ... 1. <oncology> An abnormal mass of tissue that results from excessive cell division that is uncontrolled and progressive, also called a neoplasm. Tumours perform no useful body function. They may be either benign (not cancerous) or malignant. ... 2. Swelling, one of the c...
    Found op http://www.mondofacto.com/facts/dictionary?tumor

  7. tumor
    tumour noun an abnormal new mass of tissue that serves no purpose
    Found op http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=tumor

  8. tumor
    (too´mәr) swelling or morbid enlargement; this is one of the cardinal signs of inflammation. a new growth of tissue in which cell multiplication is uncontrolled and progressive. Their growth is faster than that of normal tissue, continuing after cessation of the stimuli that first evoked the ...
    Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001

  9. Tumor
    • (n.) Affected pomp; bombast; swelling words or expressions; false magnificence or sublimity. • (n.) A morbid swelling, prominence, or growth, on any part of the body; especially, a growth produced by deposition of new tissue; a neoplasm.
    Found op http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning/tumor/



  1. Tumor
    A tumor or tumour is commonly used as a synonym for a neoplasm (a solid or fluid-filled (cystic) lesion that may or may not be formed by an abnormal growth of neoplastic cells) that appears enlarged in size. Tumor is not synonymous with cancer. While cancer is by definition malignant, a tumor can b...
    Found op http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tumor

  2. tumor
    An abnormal mass of tissue that forms when cells in a specific area reproduce at an increased rate. Tumors, also known as neoplasms, may be malignant (cancerous) or benign (non-cancerous). They may present as a lump, by local compression effects (especially with brain tumor), by bleeding (gastrointe...
    Found op http://www.daviddarling.info/encyclopedia/T/tumor.html

  3. Tumor
    An abnormal growth of tissue that grows quicker than normal cells and will continue to grow if not treated. Tumors can affect any part of the body and can affect the outcome of pregnancy if not carefully monitored. Synonym(s): Neoplasm
    Found op http://www.pregnology.com/AZ/T/5

  4. tumor
    tumor: see neoplasm.
    Found op http://www.infoplease.com/ce6/sci/A0919812.html

  5. tumor
    Type: Term Pronunciation: tū′mŏr Definitions: 1. Any swelling or tumefaction. 2. One of the four signs of inflammation (t., calor, dolor, rubor) enunciated by Celsus. Synonyms: neoplasm
    Found op http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=94827

  6. TUMOR
    A large nodule, or obvious cancerous mass.
    Found op http://www.thehorse.com/Glossary.xhtml?L=T

  7. Tumor
    An abnormal growth of cells or tissues. Tumors may be benign (noncancerous) or malignant (cancerous).
    Found op http://www.sharedexperience.org/Glossary.lasso

  8. Tumor
    Solid, firm lesions typically > 2 cm that can be above, level with, or beneath the skin surface. Also known as a mass. Skin tumors, unlike plaques, are solid lesions extending deeper and into the dermis.
    Found op http://missinglink.ucsf.edu/lm/DermatologyGlossary/t.html

  9. tumor
    An abnormal mass of tissue that results when cells divide more than they should or do not die when they should. Tumors may be benign (not cancer), or malignant (cancer). Also called neoplasm.
    Found op http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary?expand=T

  10. tumor
    1) An uncontrolled growth of tissue or tissues 2) Growth 3) Mass of abnormal cells 4) Neoplasm 5) Surgeon's target 6) Tumour
    Found op http://www.mijnwoordenboek.nl/EN/crossword-dictionary/tumor/1

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