noun
Medical and general term for a swelling or abnormal growth in the body. Can be used for both benign and malignant masses.
検査で腹部に小さな腫瘤が見つかった。
A small mass was found in the abdomen during the examination.
この腫瘤が良性か悪性かはまだわからない。
It is not yet known whether this tumor is benign or malignant.
Standard kanji spelling for medical and general use.
Compound of 腫 (swelling) and 瘤 (lump, knot). The reading is on'yomi.