tumor

Definition

An abnormal cellular growth that decided to ignore all the rules and multiply without permission. Could be benign (minding its own business) or malignant (actively trying to spread)—which is precisely why biopsies were invented.

Example Usage

The biopsy revealed the tumor was benign, much to the patient's relief.

Source: Medical terminology, widely used in clinical practice

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