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Mass
Pronunciation
Definition 1
In medicine, a lump in the body. It may be caused by the abnormal growth of cells, a cyst, hormonal changes, or an immune reaction. A mass may be benign (not cancer) or malignant (cancer). (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
A benign or malignant pathologic structure in any part of the body, resulting from a neoplastic accumulation of cells, inflammatory cells, or cystic changes. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 3
The amount of matter in an object. (NCI Thesaurus)
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