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tumor

/ˈtuː.mər/

An abnormal growth of body tissue that forms a mass or lump. It occurs when cells divide too much and can be either harmless (benign) or dangerous (malignant).

例文

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1

The doctor told him the tumor was not dangerous.

The doctor informed him that the growth was not harmful.

2

The patient underwent surgery to remove the malignant tumor.

The patient had an operation to take out the cancerous growth.

3

I'm worried about this weird tumor on my dog's leg.

I am concerned about this strange lump on my dog's leg.

語族

名詞
tumor
形容詞
tumorous
関連
tumescence
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覚え方のコツ

Think of the phrase 'Too-More' – when your body creates 'too' many 'more' cells than it needs, it forms a tumor.

クイックテスト

The surgeon successfully removed the _______ from the patient's lung.

正解!

正解は: tumor

例文

1

The doctor told him the tumor was not dangerous.

everyday

The doctor informed him that the growth was not harmful.

2

The patient underwent surgery to remove the malignant tumor.

formal

The patient had an operation to take out the cancerous growth.

3

I'm worried about this weird tumor on my dog's leg.

informal

I am concerned about this strange lump on my dog's leg.

4

The study analyzes the rate of tumor growth in various environments.

academic

The research looks at how fast the mass grows in different settings.

5

Our medical department is researching new treatments for brain tumors.

business

Our health division is looking for new ways to treat growths in the brain.

語族

名詞
tumor
形容詞
tumorous
関連
tumescence

よく使う組み合わせ

benign tumor a harmless growth
malignant tumor a cancerous growth
brain tumor a growth located in the brain
shrink a tumor to make a growth smaller
remove a tumor to take out a growth surgically

よく使うフレーズ

solid tumor

an abnormal mass of tissue that usually does not contain cysts

primary tumor

the original tumor where cancer cells first began to grow

tumor marker

a substance found in the body that suggests the presence of a tumor

よく混同される語

tumor vs cancer

A tumor is any abnormal mass, but it is only cancer if it is malignant (harmful and spreading).

tumor vs cyst

A cyst is a sac usually filled with fluid or air, whereas a tumor is a solid mass of tissue.

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使い方のコツ

The word 'tumor' is the American English spelling; in British English, it is spelled 'tumour'. It is used in both medical professional settings and general conversation to describe any unusual lump.

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よくある間違い

Learners often assume 'tumor' always means 'cancer'. It is important to specify if it is 'benign' (safe) or 'malignant' (cancerous).

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the phrase 'Too-More' – when your body creates 'too' many 'more' cells than it needs, it forms a tumor.

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語源

From the Latin 'tumor' meaning 'a swelling,' which comes from the verb 'tumere' meaning 'to swell.'

文法パターン

Countable noun Plural: tumors Often followed by adjectives like benign, malignant, or primary
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文化的な背景

Talking about tumors can be a sensitive subject in many cultures due to the association with serious illness and mortality.

クイックテスト

The surgeon successfully removed the _______ from the patient's lung.

正解!

正解は: tumor

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B2

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layer

B2

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around

C2

As an adverb at a C2 level, it denotes presence, availability, or existence within a specific vicinity or context. It is also used to indicate approximate values or to describe movement or positioning that encircles a point or lacks a specific direction.

climate

B2

Climate refers to the long-term patterns of weather conditions, such as temperature and rainfall, in a particular region over many years. It can also describe the prevailing mood, conditions, or social atmosphere of a specific time or place.

immune

B2

Immune describes the state of being protected from a specific disease, typically through vaccination or prior exposure. It can also figuratively refer to being unaffected by something negative, such as criticism, or being exempt from certain duties or legal consequences.

virus

B2

A submicroscopic infectious agent that replicates only inside the living cells of an organism, often causing disease. In technology, it refers to a piece of malicious code that replicates itself to damage or disrupt a computer system.

species

B2

A species is a group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals capable of exchanging genes or interbreeding. It is the basic unit of biological classification and taxonomic rank in the hierarchy of living things.

business

B2

Used as an attributive adjective to describe things related to professional commerce, trade, or work activities. It distinguishes professional matters from personal, social, or recreational ones.

contract

C1

A formal and legally binding agreement between two or more parties that establishes mutual obligations. In academic and legal contexts, it refers to the specific terms, conditions, and enforcement mechanisms that govern a transaction or relationship.

bonus

B2

A bonus is an extra amount of money, credit, or benefit added to what is expected or required. It is typically given as a reward for good performance or as an incentive to encourage future effort.

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