kivimbe
kee-VEE-mbeh
How to say it
Swahilikivimbekee-VEE-mbehsoon
Englishswelling, lump; tumorsoon
Frenchenflure, bosse; tumeursoon
Meaning
A small raised swelling on or in the body, such as a lump in the breast, a boil or a pimple. In medical news it often means a tumor that may need surgery.
Good to know
Ki/vi class noun, plural vivimbe, from kuvimba, to swell. Kivimbe cha saratani is a cancerous tumor.
Examples
- Daktari aligundua kivimbe kidogo shingoni mwake.The doctor found a small lump on his neck.
- Aliondolewa kivimbe kwa upasuaji.She had a tumor removed by surgery.
- Vivimbe hivi vya ngozi havina hatari.These skin lumps are not dangerous.
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