Combined Science GCSE
Tumour
What Tumour means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definitions of Tumour
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Reference: AQA
A mass of abnormal cells formed when cells divide repeatedly without responding to the usual controls.
A mass formed when a cell divides repeatedly without restraint.
Topics that use Tumour
- Cancer (AQA GCSE)
- Health issues (AQA GCSE)
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