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Meaning of lung tumor
A lung tumor refers to an abnormal growth of cells in the lung, which can be benign or malignant.
Etymology of lung tumor
The word "lung" comes from Old English "lungen", which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "lungiz", and is related to the Proto-Indo-European root "pleu-", also the source of the Latin "pulmo", meaning lung.
The word "tumor" comes from Latin "tumor", meaning swelling, and is derived from the Proto-Indo-European root "de-", which carried a sense of swelling or bulging.
Synonyms
lung cancer
pulmonary tumor
bronchial tumor
lung neoplasm
pulmonary neoplasm
chest tumor
respiratory tumor
thoracic tumor
malignant lung tumor
benign lung tumor
lung carcinoma
pulmonary carcinoma
bronchogenic carcinoma
adenocarcinoma
squamous cell carcinoma
small cell carcinoma
non-small cell carcinoma
lung metastasis
pulmonary metastasis
chest metastasis
respiratory metastasis
thoracic metastasis
lung lesion
pulmonary lesion
chest lesion
respiratory lesion
thoracic lesion
Definitions
- A tumor that develops in the lung, either benign or malignant, and can be primary (originating in the lung) or secondary (metastasizing from another site).
- * A growth or lump in the lung, which can be detected through imaging tests such as X-rays or CT scans.
Usage Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with a malignant lung tumor and underwent surgery to remove it.
- * The doctor ordered a CT scan to check for any lung tumors in the patient's chest.
- * Smoking is a major risk factor for developing lung tumors, especially among long-term smokers.
Antonyms
healthy lung tissue
normal lung function
lung health
respiratory health
clear lungs
tumor-free lungs
cancer-free lungs
benign growth
non-cancerous growth
harmless lump
small nodule
minimal lesion
negligible growth
asymptomatic lung
lungs without tumors