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Nodule vs Tumour - What's the difference?

nodule | tumour | Related terms |

Nodule is a related term of tumour.


As nouns the difference between nodule and tumour

is that nodule is a rounded mass or irregular shape; a little knot or lump while tumour is (oncology|pathology) an abnormal growth; differential diagnosis includes abscess, metaplasia, and neoplasia.

nodule

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • A rounded mass or irregular shape; a little knot or lump.

    • Derived terms

    tumour

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (oncology, pathology) An abnormal growth; differential diagnosis includes abscess, metaplasia, and neoplasia.

    • Usage notes

    * * is the standard modern British and Commonwealth spelling (including Canada), and tumor is the standard American spelling.

    Derived terms

    * tumourigenesis