tumor — meaning in English
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English meaning
- excitement noun A strong feeling of eagerness, thrill, or enthusiasm.
- fermentation noun The chemical process by which yeast, bacteria, or enzymes convert sugars into alcohol, acid, or gas, usually without oxygen.
- swell verb To grow bigger, especially by filling with fluid or gas.
- swelling noun An area of the body that has become puffy or enlarged, usually from injury or illness.
- tumor noun (American spelling) An abnormal mass of tissue that grows in the body, which may be benign or cancerous.
Senses
tumor is used for these senses in English:
- excitement (uncountable) The state of being excited (emotionally aroused).
- fermentation A state of agitation or excitement; a ferment.
- swell A long series of ocean waves, generally produced by wind, and lasting after the wind has ceased.
- swelling The state of being swollen.
- swelling Anything swollen, especially any abnormally swollen part of the body.
- tumor (oncology, pathology) An abnormal growth; differential diagnosis includes abscess, metaplasia, and neoplasia.
excitement — full definition
- noun A strong feeling of eagerness, thrill, or enthusiasm.
- noun Something that causes this feeling.