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1. (n.) tumor
a swollen part; swelling; protuberance.
2. tumor
an uncontrolled, abnormal, circumscribed growth of cells in any animal or plant tissue; neoplasm.
Etymology: (1535–45; < L: a swelling =tum(ēre) to swell +-or -or1)
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1. (noun) tumor, tumour, neoplasm
an abnormal new mass of tissue that serves no purpose
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1. (noun) tumor
a morbid swelling, prominence, or growth, on any part of the body; especially, a growth produced by deposition of new tissue; a neoplasm
2. (noun) tumor
affected pomp; bombast; swelling words or expressions; false magnificence or sublimity
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