as in lump
an abnormal mass of tissue
the scan showed a small tumor in her abdomen
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Recent Examples of tumor
Brain and spine tumors, complex spine surgeries, movement disorders such as Parkinson’s disease, and vision problems related to neurological conditions are also services allocated to the neuroscience hospital, which does not have its own dedicated operating rooms.
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Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2025
He’s argued against faster approvals for cancer drugs based on measures like a tumor shrinking or the disease not worsening, which Prasad and others have shown don’t always translate into people living longer.
—Lisa Jarvis, Twin Cities, 18 May 2025
Mac had his tumor removed by doctors, only for the cancer to return later on.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 18 May 2025
These altered cells can then form masses, or tumors.
—Addy Bink, The Hill, 18 May 2025
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Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2025
He’s argued against faster approvals for cancer drugs based on measures like a tumor shrinking or the disease not worsening, which Prasad and others have shown don’t always translate into people living longer.
—Lisa Jarvis, Twin Cities, 18 May 2025
Mac had his tumor removed by doctors, only for the cancer to return later on.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 18 May 2025
These altered cells can then form masses, or tumors.
—Addy Bink, The Hill, 18 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tumor
Noun
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What’s more, the double-stitched seams and baffle box design keep lumps at bay.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
28 May 2025
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That was a big moment, that was a big lump of publicity.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 May 2025
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The research also showed lower mortality risks from some forms of cancer and HIV and lower mortality rates for malignant neoplasms, HIV, and diabetes mellitus.—
Paul Smaglik,
Discover Magazine,
12 Mar. 2025
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The research also showed lower mortality risks from some forms of cancer and HIV and lower mortality rates for malignant neoplasms, HIV, and diabetes mellitus.—
Paul Smaglik,
Discover Magazine,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In rare cases, a ruptured ovarian cyst may require surgery.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
21 May 2025
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Give this guy and his cyst $1 million. Luckily for us, Kamilla and Kyle’s plan starts to work.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
15 May 2025
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The growth of both affordable and artisanal cans of sardines and mussels could just show Americans are diversifying their preferences for healthy sources of proteins.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
27 May 2025
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Also, be sure to clean and close the container each time to avoid unwanted bacterial growth.—
Health,
Health,
27 May 2025
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These may be an early sign of skin cancer, including pigmented basal cell carcinoma and cutaneous melanoma.—
Catherine Moyer,
Verywell Health,
22 May 2025
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Biden had a skin lesion removed from his chest on February 2023 that was a basal cell carcinoma, a common form of skin cancer.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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“Tumor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tumor. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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