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tumour

🇬🇧 UK/'tju:mә/🇺🇸 US
IELTSB2

Definitions

n.

An abnormal mass of tissue growing in or on the body, which may be benign or malignant.

肿瘤,肿块

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
tumswell, be swollen, be proud
+
oursuffix
=tumour

Common Collocations

  • 1.malignant tumour恶性肿瘤
  • 2.benign tumour良性肿瘤
  • 3.brain tumour脑肿瘤
  • 4.tumour removal肿瘤切除

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Doctors discovered a small tumour in her lung during a routine scan.

  • 2.

    The surgeon successfully removed the benign tumour without any complications.

  • 3.

    Early detection of a malignant tumour significantly improves survival rates.

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