Look up: tumor

1. tumor
   An uncontrolled growth of tissue or tissues.
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2. tumor
   [n] - an abnormal new mass of tissue that serves no purpose
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3. Tumor
   Mass of tissue formed by a new growth of cells, can be either benign or malignant.
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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...
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5. tumor
   Alternative (USA) spelling of tumour.
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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...
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7. tumor
   tumour noun an abnormal new mass of tissue that serves no purpose
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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 growth, ...
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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.
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10. 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
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11. tumor
    tumor: see neoplasm.
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12. 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
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13. TUMOR
    A large nodule, or obvious cancerous mass.
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14. Tumor
    An abnormal growth of cells or tissues. Tumors may be benign (noncancerous) or malignant (cancerous).
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15. 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.
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16. 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.
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17. Tumor
    tumor of the cheek skin, here a benign neoplasm of the sweat glands called Hidradenoma, which is not solid but is fluid-filled. 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 Tumo...
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