Tumor
tumour
Meaning of Tumor
eine Schwellung oder Wucherung im Körper
нарост из разросшихся тканей внутри тела
Pronunciation
Tumor with Russian translation
Tumor usage examples
Der Arzt fand einen kleinen Tumor.
Врач обнаружил небольшую опухоль.
Der Tumor wurde früh erkannt.
Опухоль обнаружили рано.
Tumor synonyms
What's the difference between Tumor, Geschwulst, Neubildung, Wucherung, Krebsgeschwulst, Geschwür, Beule, and Schwellung
A general medical term for an abnormal swelling or growth; somewhat broad and a bit old-fashioned compared with the standard term.
A neutral, highly medical term meaning a new tissue formation; common in diagnoses and formal reports.
Emphasizes excessive, uncontrolled tissue growth; it sounds more biological and often more alarming than the neutral term.
Specifically refers to a cancerous tumor; it is not a general term for any tumor.
Means an ulcer, an open sore or tissue lesion; it is not the same as a tumor, though both refer to medical abnormalities.
Advanced: broader words
A common everyday word for a bump, often after a knock or injury; not necessarily a medical tumor.
A general word for swelling or puffiness; it can be caused by inflammation, injury, or a tumor, so it is broader than the primary term.
Can mean a lump or nodule in tissue; in medical contexts it is often a softer and less specific description.
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Questions about this word
What does Tumor mean?
a swelling or growth in the body
How do you pronounce Tumor?
Tumor is pronounced [ˈtuːmoːɐ̯].
How is Tumor used in a sentence?
Врач обнаружил небольшую опухоль. Translation: Der Arzt fand einen kleinen Tumor.
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