How to Pronounce Tumour
Tumour
'tjumər
Syllables:
tu·mour
Part of speech:
noun
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Definition
A tumour is a lump or swelling in the body that can be harmful or harmless.
Examples
- The doctor found a small tumour in her arm during the check-up.
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Common Word Combinations
| Phrase | Type | Stress Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| benign tumour | collocation | beNIGN TUMour | The doctor confirmed it was a benign tumour. |
| malignant tumour | collocation | maLIGnant TUMour | She was diagnosed with a malignant tumour last week. |
| tumour growth | collocation | TUMour GROWTH | Tumour growth was detected during the scan. |
| remove a tumour | phrasal verb | reMOVE a TUMour | The surgeon will remove a tumour tomorrow. |
Fun Fact
The word 'tumour' comes from the Latin 'tumor,' meaning 'swelling,' originally used to describe any kind of swelling or excitement, not just medical lumps.
Word Family
noun
tumour
A swelling or lump in the body that may be harmless or cancerous.
"The doctor found a tumour during the medical examination."
adjective
tumoural
Relating to or caused by a tumour.
"The tumoural growth caused pain in the patient's arm."
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