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The growing mass of abnormal cells is known as tumor.
The difference between a benign tumor and a malignant tumor
Example of a benign tumor that becomes a malignant tumor
The cause of conversion of the benign tumor into a malignant tumor
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A tumor is an abnormal mass of cells that is a result of abnormal cell division and cell growth. A Cell becomes abnormal when their DNA is damaged. Tumors can be benign or malignant. There are a number of different types of tumors. The causes of tumor are often unknown. It can be genetic, diet, stress, injury, inflammation, environmental toxins etc.
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