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Topic: Health

tumesce

IPA: /tjuˈmɛs/

KK: /tjuˈmɛs/

transitive verb

Definition: To swell or become swollen, especially in a way that is noticeable.

Example: The plant's leaves began to tumesce after receiving plenty of water.

tumescence

IPA: /tʌˈmɛsəns/

KK: /tʌˈmɛsəns/

noun

Definition: A condition where a part of the body becomes swollen or enlarged, often referring to the readiness for sexual activity.

Example: The doctor explained that tumescence is a natural response of the body during arousal.

tumescent

IPA: /tjuˈmɛsənt/

KK: /tjuˈmɛsənt/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is swollen or puffed up, often used to refer to a part of the body or an object that has become larger than normal.

Example: The tumescent tissue indicated that there was an increase in blood flow to the area.

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.

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.

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