Definition of Tumour

1. Noun. An abnormal new mass of tissue that serves no purpose.


Definition of Tumour

1. Noun. (British spelling) (alternative spelling of tumor) ¹

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Definition of Tumour

1. tumor [n -S] - See also: tumor

Medical Definition of Tumour

1. 1. 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 cardinal signs of inflammations, morbid enlargement. Origin: L. Tumere = to swell (12 May 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Tumour

tumored
tumorgenesis
tumoricidal
tumorigeneses
tumorigenesis
tumorigenic
tumorigenicities
tumorigenicity
tumorless
tumorlike
tumorogenesis
tumorogenic
tumorous
tumors
tumorsphere
tumour (current term)
tumour-infiltrating lymphocyte
tumour-specific transplantation antigens
tumour angiogenesis factor
tumour angiogenic factor
tumour antigens
tumour burden
tumour cell
tumour debulking
tumour embolism
tumour escape
tumour initiation
tumour lysis syndrome
tumour marker

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