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What is a tumor?
A tumor develops when cells reproduce too quickly. (4)
A tumor is an abnormal mass of tissue that results when cells divide more than they should or do not die when they should. (4)
What does a tumor look like?
A tumor and a cyst can look similar. (4)
A tumor is a solid tissue mass. (4)
A tumor typically feels firm, but can feel soft to the touch. (4)
What does a tumor do?
A tumor develops when a lesion or lump is formed in the body due to abnormal cellular growth. (3)
A tumor may or may not grow into cancer. (3)
What are types of tumors?
non-cancerous tumors (benign) (2)
premalignant (4)
cancerous tumors (malignant) (3)
How can a tumor be diagnosed?
an MRI scan
Resources
1. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/corn-oil#benefits
2. https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/understanding/what-is-cancer
3. https://www.diffen.com/difference/Cancer_vs_Tumor
4. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/249141
