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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

tumid

IPA: /ˈtjuː.mɪd/

KK: /ˈtjuːmɪd/

adjective

Definition: Having a swollen or bulging shape; often used to describe something that is puffed up or inflated.

Example: The tumid riverbanks overflowed after the heavy rain.

tumidity

IPA: /tjuːˈmɪdəti/

KK: /tjuːˈmɪdəti/

noun

Definition: The state of being swollen or puffed up, often used to describe excessive moisture or humidity.

Example: The tumidity of the air made it feel heavy and uncomfortable during the summer.

tumor

IPA: /ˈtjuːmə/

KK: /ˈtumər/

noun

Definition: A lump or mass of tissue that grows abnormally in the body and can be either benign (not harmful) or malignant (cancerous).

Example: The doctor found a tumor during the examination.

tumoral

IPA: /ˈtjuːmərəl/

KK: /tumərəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a tumor, which is an abnormal growth of tissue in the body.

Example: The doctor explained that the tumoral growth needed to be monitored closely.

tumorigenesis

IPA: /ˌtjuːməraɪˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/

KK: /tjuːˌmɔːrɪˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/

noun

Definition: The process of forming or producing tumors in the body.

Example: Researchers are studying tumorigenesis to understand how cancer develops.

tumorigenic

IPA: /ˌtjuːməˈrɪdʒənɪk/

KK: /tjuːˌmɔːrɪˈdʒɛnɪk/

adjective

Definition: Able to cause the formation of tumors in the body.

Example: Certain chemicals are known to be tumorigenic and can increase the risk of cancer.

tumorigenicity

IPA: /ˌtjuːməraɪˈdʒɛnɪsɪti/

KK: /tjuːˌmɔːrɪˈdʒɛnɪsɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality or ability of a substance to cause the formation of tumors in living tissue.

Example: Researchers are studying the tumorigenicity of certain chemicals to understand their potential health risks.

tumorlike

IPA: /ˈtjuːmərlaɪk/

KK: /ˈtjuːmərlaɪk/

adjective

Definition: Having a shape or appearance similar to a tumor.

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

tumorous

IPA: /ˈtjuːmərəs/

KK: /ˈtjuːmərəs/

adjective

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.

tumour

IPA: /ˈtjuːmə/

KK: /ˈtjuːmə/

noun

Definition: A lump or mass of tissue that forms when cells grow and divide more than they should, which can be benign (not cancerous) or malignant (cancerous).

Example: The doctor found a tumour during the examination.

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