Der Tumor
Example: Der Tumor wurde rechtzeitig entdeckt und erfolgreich entfernt.
Definition
"Tumor" refers to an abnormal mass of tissue that forms when cells grow and divide uncontrollably, often causing health problems. It can be benign or malignant and may require medical treatment, as in the phrase: 'Der Tumor wurde rechtzeitig entdeckt und erfolgreich entfernt.'
Etymology
The word "Tumor" originates from the Latin term 'tumor,' meaning 'swelling' or 'lump.' It was adopted into medical terminology to describe abnormal growths in the body. Did you know that the concept of tumors has been studied since ancient times, with the term maintaining its original sense of swelling?
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"Der Tumor" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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