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Meaning of malignant lung tumor
A malignant lung tumor refers to a type of cancer that originates in the lungs and can spread to other parts of the body.
Etymology of malignant lung tumor
The term "malignant" comes from the Latin word "malignus," meaning evil or harmful, and is used to describe tumors that are cancerous and have the potential to spread to other parts of the body.
The word "lung" refers to the organs responsible for respiration, and "tumor" comes from the Latin word "tumere," meaning to swell, and is used to describe an abnormal growth or swelling.
Synonyms
cancerous lung tumor
lung cancer
malignant neoplasm
lung carcinoma
bronchogenic carcinoma
small cell lung cancer
non-small cell lung cancer
adenocarcinoma
squamous cell carcinoma
large cell carcinoma
metastatic lung tumor
primary lung tumor
malignant lung disease
lung malignancy
cancerous growth
tumor
malignancy
lung lesion
pulmonary tumor
thoracic tumor
respiratory tumor
malignant growth
cancer
carcinoma
neoplasm
lung cancer tumor
malignant pulmonary tumor
Definitions
- A malignant lung tumor is defined by Oxford Languages as a cancerous growth that develops in the lungs, typically characterized by uncontrolled cell division and the potential to invade surrounding tissues and metastasize to other parts of the body.
- * It can be further classified into different types, such as small cell lung cancer and non-small cell lung cancer, depending on the histological characteristics of the tumor cells.
Usage Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with a malignant lung tumor and underwent surgery to remove the affected lobe.
- * Smoking is a major risk factor for developing malignant lung tumors.
- * The doctor explained that the malignant lung tumor had metastasized to the brain and required immediate treatment.
Antonyms
benign lung tumor
non-cancerous lung growth
harmless lung lesion
non-malignant lung disease
benign neoplasm
harmless tumor
non-cancerous growth
benign lung lesion
lung cyst
pulmonary hamartoma
benign lung nodule
non-malignant lung tumor
harmless lung mass
benign pulmonary tumor
lung pseudotumor
non-cancerous lung lesion