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malignant tumor

/məˈlɪɡnənt ˈtjuːmə/

Tradução: Massa de células anormais que cresce de forma descontrolada e tem capacidade de invadir tecidos próximos ou se espalhar para outras partes do corpo, geralmente associada ao câncer.

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/məˈlɪɡnənt ˈtjuːmə/C1formalmedical
  • ptMassa de células anormais que cresce de forma descontrolada e tem capacidade de invadir tecidos próximos ou se espalhar para outras partes do corpo, geralmente associada ao câncer.

A mass of abnormal cells that grows uncontrollably and has the ability to invade nearby tissues or spread to other parts of the body, often associated with cancer.

  1. Cancerous growthB2formal

    An abnormal mass of tissue that grows uncontrollably and can invade nearby tissues or spread to other parts of the body.

    ptTumor maligno

    • The biopsy confirmed that the lump was a malignant tumor.
    • Malignant tumors require immediate medical treatment.
    • Early detection of a malignant tumor improves the chances of successful treatment.