tumour
/ˈtjuːmə/ · /ˈtuːmər/
CEFR level C1Topic HealthWord #6487 in the learning path
肿瘤
Definitions
n. an abnormal mass of cells growing in the body
肿瘤
Example
The doctor explained that the tumour was not cancerous.
医生解释说，这个肿瘤并非恶性的。
Early detection of a tumour can improve treatment options, although outcomes depend on its type and location.
尽早发现肿瘤可增加治疗选择，但疗效取决于肿瘤的类型和位置。
Collocations
- benign tumour
- malignant tumour
- remove a tumour
- tumour growth
Usage tip
英式拼写tumour，美式tumor；肿瘤不一定是癌。
FAQ
- What does tumour mean?
- an abnormal mass of cells growing in the body
- How is tumour pronounced?
- UK /ˈtjuːmə/, US /ˈtuːmər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
