Definition

Having a shape or appearance similar to a tumor.

Example

The doctor noted that the growth was tumorlike in its structure.

Conversation

Have you seen the latest medical drama on TV?

Yeah, they had a scene with a tumorlike growth that looked so real.

I was surprised by how they portrayed it; it felt quite intense.

Totally! It's fascinating how they make those details so believable.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Tumorlike → It is formed from "tumor" (from Latin "tumor", meaning swelling or mass) and "-like" (meaning resembling or similar to). The word "tumorlike" describes something that resembles a tumor or has similar characteristics to a tumor.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'tumor' as a 'swelling' and remember that 'tumorlike' means something that resembles that swelling.

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