English–Japanese
“tumor” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajishuyō
Example
医師は腫瘍を調べています。i shi wa shu yō o shira be te i ma su
The doctor is examining the tumor.
How to say “tumor” in Japanese
“Tumor” in Japanese is 腫瘍 (shuyō).
Refers to a localized lump in the body produced by abnormal cell growth, whether or not it is cancerous.
Example sentences with 腫瘍
手術で腫瘍を取り除きました。shu jutsu de shu yō o to ri nozo ki ma shi ta
The tumor was removed during surgery.
Tips for using 腫瘍
- A tumor may be benign or malignant, so medical English uses tumor as a broader term than cancer.