Tumor

What does "Tumor" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

A tumor is a term used in medicine to describe an abnormal growth of cells in the body. It's like a lump or mass that forms when cells start to multiply too quickly or don't die when they should. Tumors can be either benign, which means they are not cancerous and usually harmless, or malignant, which means they are cancerous and can spread to other parts of the body.

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