tumour

noun (a tumour, tumours; US tumor)

«tumour» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

A lump in the body made of cells that grow when they should not. Some tumours are harmless (benign); some are cancer (malignant). tree →

In the lessons

In health and science lessons about cells, a tumour forms when cells divide out of control. In everyday life doctors find and treat tumours. Phrases: a benign tumour, a malignant tumour, a brain tumour.

Examples

The doctor found a small tumour. tree →
Not all tumours are cancer. tree →
A benign tumour does not spread. tree →
The surgeon removed the tumour. tree →
Scientists study why tumours grow. tree →
Her uncle had a tumour, but he is better now. tree →

Note

UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and Canada often spell tumour; the US spells tumor. Benign means not dangerous in this sense; malignant means cancer that can spread.

On Mova

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