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Tumour

Definition

(medical) An abnormal growth of cells that can be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous).

Example Sentences

1The patient underwent surgery to remove a benign tumour from her brain.
2Is it possible to detect a malignant tumour through a routine medical check-up?
3Researchers are working to develop new treatments that target the specific genetic mutations causing the tumour to grow.
4The oncologist explained that the tumour had spread to several lymph nodes, requiring a more aggressive treatment plan.
5There is ongoing debate among scientists about the potential link between certain environmental toxins and the development of tumours in humans.

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