Tumors

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Tumors

Tumors (== Template:IPA ==

The Template:IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a system of phonetic notation based primarily on the Latin alphabet. It was devised by the International Phonetic Association in the late 19th century as a standardized representation of the sounds of spoken language.

Pronunciation

The pronunciation of the term "IPA" is /aɪ piː eɪ/ in English.

Etymology

The term "IPA" is an acronym for the International Phonetic Alphabet. The International Phonetic Association, founded in 1886, created the IPA to provide a single, universal system for the transcription of spoken language.

Related Terms

  • Phonetic notation: A system used to visually represent the sounds of speech. The IPA is one type of phonetic notation.
  • Phonetics: The study of the physical sounds of human speech. It is concerned with the physical properties of speech sounds (phonemes), and the processes of their physiological production, auditory reception, and neurophysiological perception.
  • Phonology: The study of the way sounds function within a particular language or languages. While phonetics concerns the physical production, acoustic transmission and perception of the sounds of speech, phonology describes the way sounds function within a particular language or languages.
  • Transcription (linguistics): The systematic representation of spoken language in written form. The source of the words transcribe and transcription, the term means "to write across" in Latin, and it's the process of converting spoken language into written form. In linguistics, this is often done using the IPA.

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Languages: - East Asian 中文, 日本, 한국어, South Asian हिन्दी, Urdu, বাংলা, తెలుగు, தமிழ், ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian Indonesian, Vietnamese, Thai, မြန်မာဘာသာ, European español, Deutsch, français, русский, português do Brasil, Italian, polski), also known as neoplasms, are abnormal growths of cells that form a mass. The term originates from the Latin word 'tumor', meaning 'swelling', which is derived from the verb 'tumere', to swell.

Types of Tumors

Tumors can be classified into two main types: benign tumors and malignant tumors.

  • Benign tumors are non-cancerous growths that do not spread to other parts of the body. They grow slowly and are usually encapsulated, making them easier to remove surgically.
  • Malignant tumors are cancerous growths that can invade nearby tissues and spread to other parts of the body through the blood and lymph systems. They grow rapidly and are often difficult to remove completely.

Causes of Tumors

The exact cause of most tumors is not known, but they are thought to be caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Some known risk factors include exposure to certain chemicals and toxins, radiation, certain viral infections, a family history of tumors, and certain inherited conditions.

Diagnosis and Treatment

Diagnosis of a tumor usually involves a combination of physical examination, medical history, imaging tests such as MRI or CT scan, and biopsy. Treatment options for tumors include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, hormone therapy, and stem cell transplant. The choice of treatment depends on the type and stage of the tumor, the patient's overall health, and the patient's personal preferences.

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