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Protrusion vs Tumour - What's the difference?

protrusion | tumour | Related terms |

As nouns the difference between protrusion and tumour

is that protrusion is the act of protruding while tumour is an abnormal growth; differential diagnosis includes abscess, metaplasia, and neoplasia.

protrusion

English

Noun

  • (uncountable) The act of protruding.
  • (uncountable) The state of being protruded.
  • (countable) Anything that protrudes.

    • Related terms

    * protrude * protuberance

    See also

    * hernia

    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