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What is the difference between a nodule and a tumour?
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Nodule vs tumour: Nodules are solid raised areas in or under the skin that are at least 0.5 cm in size. A tumor is an abnormal growth of body tissue and it can occur anywhere. A tumor can be benign (noncancerous) or cancerous. Tumors can occur in an body tissue
Answered 9/29/2016
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