Definition

Relating to or having tumors, which are abnormal growths of tissue in the body.

Example

The doctor explained that the tumorous growth needed to be removed immediately.

Conversation

Did you see the news about that tumorous growth they found in the lab?

Yeah, it's pretty alarming how quickly it developed.

I wonder if they know what causes those tumorous cells to form.

I hope they find a way to treat it soon, it's really concerning.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Tumorous → It is formed from "tumor" (from Latin "tumor", meaning swelling or mass) and the suffix "-ous" (meaning full of or having the quality of). The word "tumorous" describes something that is full of or characterized by a tumor, indicating the presence of abnormal growths.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'tumor' as a 'swelling' and remember that 'tumorous' means something that is full of or characterized by such swelling.

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