tumor
Pronunciation: [ˈtjuːmər]
Word
Context: "medical"
(noun) a tumor is a lump or mass of cells that grows in the body. It can be found in different places and can be either harmful or not. Imagine it like a bump on your skin, but inside your body, where cells are growing too much.
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The doctor said the tumor was benign, so it wasn't dangerous at all.
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The tumor in his body turned out to be cancerous and needed treatment.
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What did the doctor say about the size of the tumor?
Context: "biology"
(noun) a group of cells that are growing in a way that isn't normal. Sometimes these cells can be part of diseases, making the body not work right. Think of it like weeds growing in a garden, where they shouldn't be.
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Researchers study different types of tumors to find better treatments.
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She hoped that her body would not develop any tumors after the treatment.
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How do doctors know if a tumor is harmful or not?
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