The tumor
Example: Tumor forms abnormal mass of cells within body tissues
Definition
"The tumor" refers to an abnormal mass of tissue that forms when cells grow uncontrollably within the body. Tumors can be benign or malignant and may disrupt normal body functions depending on their size and location.
Etymology
The word "tumor" comes from the Latin term 'tumor,' meaning swelling or lump. Originally, it described any kind of swelling or inflammation, but over time it became specifically associated with abnormal growths in the body. Did you know that in Latin, 'tumor' simply meant 'a swelling' and only later gained its medical significance?
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"The tumor" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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