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tumor

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/ˈtjuːmər/ · tu-mor

An abnormal growth of tissue resulting from uncontrolled cell division.

Meanings

nounformal

An abnormal growth of tissue resulting from uncontrolled cell division.

ایک غیر معمولی بافت کی نشوونما جو بے قابو خلیے کی تقسیم کے نتیجے میں ہوتی ہے۔

ٹیومر

tumor

Synonyms

neoplasmgrowthmassنمونیوپلاسیابافت

Antonyms

healthwellnessصحتبہبود

Common Collocations

  • malignant tumor
  • benign tumor
  • brain tumor

Example Sentences

The doctor diagnosed her with a tumor on her kidney.

ڈاکٹر نے اس کے گردے پر ٹیومر کی تشخیص کی۔

Doctor ne is ke gurday par tumor ki tashkhees ki.

Tumors can be benign or malignant.

ٹیومر یا تو خوش خیم یا مہلک ہو سکتے ہیں۔

Tumor ya to khush-khaim ya maholak ho sakte hain.

Regular screenings can help in early detection of tumors.

باقاعدہ اسکریننگ ٹیومرز کی جلد تشخیص میں مدد کر سکتی ہے۔

Baqaida screening tumors ki jald tashkhees mein madad kar sakti hai.

Easily Confused With

cyst:A cyst is a closed sac-like structure that can be filled with fluid, whereas a tumor is an abnormal growth of tissue.

Word Family

tumorous
adjectiveٹیومری

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'tumor' as a 'throbbing abnormal growth'.

Imagine a lump growing on a surface.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "tumor" — swelling

First known use: 16th century

The word 'tumor' has been used in medical contexts since the mid-16th century, derived from the Latin term for 'swelling'.