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Definition of «tumour»

A tumor is a mass or lump that results from an abnormal, uncontrolled growth of cells. It can be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous). Tumors can occur in various parts of the body and may cause symptoms depending on their size and location.

Usage examples

  1. The doctor found a small tumour during the routine check-up.
  2. She underwent surgery to remove the brain tumour.
  3. The radiologist performed an MRI scan to determine the size of the tumour.
  4. The patient experienced severe headaches, which led to the discovery of the tumour.
  5. The oncologist discussed different treatment options for the cancerous tumour.
  6. The biopsy confirmed that the tumour was benign.
  7. The chemotherapy successfully shrunk the tumour.
  8. The family was devastated when they learned about the terminal tumour diagnosis.
  9. The surgeon recommended a combination of radiation therapy and surgery to treat the tumour.
  10. The patient experienced fatigue and weakness as a side effect of the tumour.

Phrases with «tumour»

Sentences with «tumour»

  • In the genome of tumour cells of 11 patients, the scientists observed the insertion of a viral DNA segment from adeno - associated virus type 2, known as AAV2. (medicalxpress.com)
  • Dr Steve Pollard and his team are developing potential new treatments for the most common type of brain tumour in adults, known as glioblastoma multiforme. (cancerresearchuk.org)
  • In collaboration with Dr Gabriele Bonatz from the Augusta clinics in Bochum (Brustzentrum), Hatt's team confirmed the existence of TRPV1 in tumour cells in nine different samples from patients suffering from breast cancer. (sciencedaily.com)
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