tumor

One entry found for tumor.

Main Entry: tu·mor
Pronunciation: 'tü-m&r, 'tyü-
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English tumour, from Latin tumor, from tumEre
1 : a swollen or distended part
2 : an abnormal benign or malignant new growth of tissue that possesses no physiological function and arises from uncontrolled usually rapid cellular proliferation -- called also neoplasm
- tu·mor·al /-m&-r&l/ adjective
- tu·mor·like /-m&r-"lIk/ adjective