El tumor
Example: El tumor va créixer ràpidament i necessita tractament urgent.
Definition
"El tumor" refers to an abnormal mass of tissue that forms when cells grow uncontrollably, often requiring medical attention. It can be benign or malignant, and in the phrase 'El tumor va créixer ràpidament i necessita tractament urgent,' it highlights a rapidly growing tumor needing urgent treatment.
Etymology
The word "el tumor" comes from the Latin term 'tumor,' meaning swelling or distension. Originally used to describe any kind of swelling, over time it became specific to abnormal growths in medical contexts. Did you know that the Latin root also gave rise to the English word 'tumor'?
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"El tumor" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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