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tu·mor
(to͞o′mər, tyo͞o′-)n.
1. An abnormal growth of tissue resulting from uncontrolled, progressive multiplication of cells and serving no physiological function; a neoplasm.
2. A swollen part; a swelling: a plant tumor.
tu′mor·al, tu′mor·ous adj.
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Translations
tu·mor·ous
a. tumoroso-a, que tiene la apariencia de un tumor.
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