tumor
/tjuː.mə/
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Also seen as: tumors
Meaning · English
An abnormal growth; differential diagnosis includes abscess, metaplasia, and neoplasia.
NounRegister: US
Examples
a benign tumor
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “tumor” mean?
An abnormal growth; differential diagnosis includes abscess, metaplasia, and neoplasia.
Is “tumor” formal or informal?
tumor is generally US.