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In medicine, an abnormal growth of tissue in the body that develops through uncontrolled cell growth. A tumor can be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous).
Bei der Untersuchung wurde ein gutartiger Tumor in der Leber entdeckt.
During the examination, a benign tumor was discovered in the liver.
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In a figurative sense, something that is perceived as harmful and spreads or grows uncontrollably. This use is metaphorical.
Die Korruption ist ein Tumor, der die gesamte Gesellschaft zerfrisst.
Corruption is a tumor that is eating away at the whole of society.
In the medical meaning, the distinction between 'gutartig' (benign/harmless) and 'bösartig' (malignant/dangerous, cancerous) is crucial. These adjectives are used very frequently with 'Tumor' (tumor).
Zum Glück hat sich der Tumor als gutartig herausgestellt.
Fortunately, the tumor turned out to be benign.
Common verbs in connection with a tumor are 'entdecken' (to discover), 'entfernen' (to remove), 'operieren' (to operate), or also 'wachsen' (to grow).
Die Ärzte mussten den Tumor operativ entfernen.
The doctors had to surgically remove the tumor.
Although 'Tumor' (tumor) is a medical technical term, it is frequently used in everyday language when talking about illnesses and health.
Sie hat große Angst, seit bei ihr ein Tumor diagnostiziert wurde.
She has been very afraid since a tumor was diagnosed in her.
You can recognize the metaphorical meaning by the fact that it is not about the body, but about abstract, negative developments in society, politics, or the economy.
Der Hass im Netz ist ein Tumor, der unsere Demokratie bedroht.
Hate online is a tumor that threatens our democracy.
cancer / crab
Krebs and Tumor can both be associated with uncontrolled cell growth. Tumor initially refers to a growth of tissue and can be benign or malignant, whereas Krebs means a malignant disease. For a general medical finding, “Tumor” is appropriate; for a confirmed malignant disease, “Krebs” is appropriate.
Die Untersuchung zeigte einen Tumor, der nicht bösartig war.
The examination showed a tumor that was not malignant.
Die Untersuchung zeigte, dass der Krebs bereits behandelt werden muss.
The examination showed that the cancer already needed to be treated.
