👉 Tumefaction is a biological process in which cells are destroyed and replaced by new ones, leading to a loss of tissue or organ structure. This is typically seen in cancer cells that have grown beyond their normal capacity, resulting from factors such as mutagenesis, radiation exposure, or genetic abnormalities. The term "tumour" refers to the abnormal growth of cells in the body, and tumefaction is a common phenomenon where cells can become larger than normal due to changes in DNA or