"phantom tumour" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: phantom tumours [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} phantom tumour (plural phantom tumours)
  1. A swelling, especially of the abdomen, due to muscular spasm, accumulation of flatus, etc., simulating an actual tumour in appearance, but disappearing upon the administration of an anaesthetic.
    Sense id: en-phantom_tumour-en-noun-DgosA2ry Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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