Tumor

/tjˈuːmə/

/ˈtumɝ/

Tumor

an abnormal mass of diseased cells that serves no function in the body and usually causes medical problems

synonyms : neoplasm

Examples

1. The doctor put his hands on me identify if the tumor had grown.

2. The patient consented to be put under the knife to remove the tumor.

3. For example, tumors have low oxygen and pH levels and over-produce specific molecules.

4. A dog with this cancer develops tumors around the genitals.