tumours
Unwanted tissue lumps
Tumours is the British spelling of tumors—abnormal growths of tissue in the body.
A tumour forms when cells multiply uncontrollably, creating a mass that may be benign (harmless) or malignant (cancerous).
The scan revealed a tumour on her kidney.
The word applies both to specific growths and to the condition generally: tumour growth, tumour suppression.
Epithelial malignant tumor
- sarcomaConnective tissue cancer
- lymphomaCancer from immune cells
- melanomaAggressive pigment-cell cancer
- gliomaNeoplasm of neural support cells
adenocarcinoma · blastoma · metastasis · invasive · aggressive · metastatic · inoperable · advanced
Rapid increase in quantity
- massQuantity of matter
- lesionArea of pathological change
- noduleRounded small lump
- swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
enlargement · lump · bulge · expansion · cellular · division · angiogenesis · progression
Anti-cancer drug treatment
- radiationEnergy propagation through space
- surgeryInvasive medical procedure
- immunotherapyDisease treatment via body's defenses
- biopsyTissue sample for diagnosis
resection · ablation · excision · radiotherapy · targeted therapy · hormone therapy · clinical trial · remission
Tissue sample for diagnosis
- imagingProducing visual representations
- MRIMagnetic body imaging
- CT scanTomographic diagnostic imaging
- PET scanRadiotracer-based internal imaging
ultrasound · pathology · histology · cytology · staging · grading · marker · screening
Benign epithelial tumor
- fibromaBenign connective tissue tumor
- lipomaBenign adipose growth
- meningiomaTumor from protective brain layers
- hemangiomaBenign tumor of vessels
papilloma · chondroma · teratoma · nevi · cyst · polyp · watchful waiting · observation
carcinoma
Epithelial malignant tumor
- sarcomaConnective tissue cancer
- lymphomaCancer from immune cells
- melanomaAggressive pigment-cell cancer
glioma · adenocarcinoma · blastoma · metastasis · invasive · aggressive · metastatic · inoperable · advanced · stage
proliferation
Rapid increase in quantity
swelling · enlargement · lump · bulge · expansion · cellular · division · angiogenesis · progression · development
chemotherapy
Anti-cancer drug treatment
- radiationEnergy propagation through space
- surgeryInvasive medical procedure
- immunotherapyDisease treatment via body's defenses
biopsy · resection · ablation · excision · radiotherapy · targeted therapy · hormone therapy · clinical trial · remission · palliative
biopsy
Tissue sample for diagnosis
- imagingProducing visual representations
- MRIMagnetic body imaging
- CT scanTomographic diagnostic imaging
PET scan · ultrasound · pathology · histology · cytology · staging · grading · marker · screening · mammography
adenoma
Benign epithelial tumor
- fibromaBenign connective tissue tumor
- lipomaBenign adipose growth
- meningiomaTumor from protective brain layers
hemangioma · papilloma · chondroma · teratoma · nevi · cyst · polyp · watchful waiting · observation · slow-growing
tumourshealth
Condition of body, mind
wellness · remission · clean bill of health · cure · wholeness
tumoursremission
Temporary disease absence
regression · atrophy · resolution · healing · recovery
- brain tumourGrowth inside the skull