tumorous

/təˈmɔrəs/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or resembling a tumor, or having a growth or swelling

“The doctor found the tumorous growth on the patient’s liver.”

2. adjective

having or causing a tendency to form tumors

“The new medication was shown to be tumorous in laboratory tests.”

Synonyms

  • cancerous
  • neoplastic

Antonyms

  • benign
  • noncancerous