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skin tumor

/skɪn ˈtjuːmər/

Tradução: Crescimento anormal de células na pele ou dentro dela, que pode ser benigno (não canceroso) ou maligno (canceroso).

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/skɪn ˈtjuːmər/C1formalmedical
  • ptCrescimento anormal de células na pele ou dentro dela, que pode ser benigno (não canceroso) ou maligno (canceroso).

An abnormal growth of cells on or within the skin, which may be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous).

  1. Abnormal skin growthB2formal

    An abnormal mass or growth of tissue on or in the skin, which can be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous).

    ptTumor de pele

    • The dermatologist examined the skin tumor to determine if it was benign.
    • Most skin tumors are not cancerous, but they should be checked by a doctor.
    • Exposure to UV radiation can increase the risk of developing a malignant skin tumor.