癅 (liú) - Tumor — a pathological swelling or growth of

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癅 · liú

Tumor — a pathological swelling or growth of tissue, typically referring to neoplasms in medical terminology.

Tumor — a pathological swelling or growth of

Usage highlights

Benign tumorMalignant tumorTumor removalTumor markerBrain tumorTumor growth

Synonyms

  • 瘤— tumor (more commonly used simplified form)
  • 肿瘤— tumor, neoplasm (standard medical term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The patient was diagnosed with a benign tumor (良性癅).
  • Early detection of tumors is crucial (早期发现癅).
  • He underwent surgery to remove the tumor (切除癅的手术).
  • Malignant tumors require aggressive treatment (恶性癅需要积极治疗).

Collocations

  • Benign tumor(良性癅)
  • Malignant tumor(恶性癅)
  • Tumor removal(切除癅)
  • Tumor marker(癅标志物)
  • Brain tumor(脑癅)
  • Tumor growth(癅生长)

Idioms

  • No specific idioms featuring this character are commonly used

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is primarily used in medical contexts, particularly in traditional Chinese medicine terminology.
  • In modern medical practice, the simplified character 瘤 is more commonly used, while 癅 appears in some historical or specialized texts.
  • The character carries negative connotations due to its association with disease and illness.

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