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
The party starts at noon and goes until 4 p.m., with the run starting at 2 p.m. NF is a genetic condition that causes tumors to grow on nerves throughout the body.
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Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Wagner's case was considered very complex since the tumor was growing in the spine.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
Advances in next generation sequencing (NGS) technologies have enabled cancer research innovations like improvements in minimal residual disease (MRD) identification and the discovery of drugs that target genetic tumor abnormalities.
—Linda De Jesus, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
However, a routine scan in March 2025 revealed that the tumor was returning.
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 1 July 2025
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Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Wagner's case was considered very complex since the tumor was growing in the spine.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
Advances in next generation sequencing (NGS) technologies have enabled cancer research innovations like improvements in minimal residual disease (MRD) identification and the discovery of drugs that target genetic tumor abnormalities.
—Linda De Jesus, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
However, a routine scan in March 2025 revealed that the tumor was returning.
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tumor
Noun
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The grill has a large hopper, which Masterbuilt claims holds up to 12 hours’ worth of lump charcoal, and feeds the heat to the cook chamber via a fan.—
Chris Morris,
Fortune,
3 July 2025
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Stay away from any watermelons that are shiny, unevenly shaped, or have visible damage, including bruises, cuts, soft spots, bulges, or lumps.—
Brittany Poulson,
Verywell Health,
2 July 2025
Noun
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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
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Bob underwent experimental cancer treatment shortly after retiring, Alex had brain surgery in 2022 to address a cyst that had caused brain swelling.—
Barbara Bry,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 June 2025
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Remington had a facial cyst at just 18 months old and specialist care helped him into remission.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
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Levi’s direct-to-consumer continues to be an area of growth and opportunity.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
14 July 2025
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In 2017, the airport published its area growth and development plan that included the creation of a logistics hub south of the facility.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
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Nasopharyngeal carcinoma, a type of cancer affecting the part of the throat that connects the back of the nose to the back of the mouth, had the highest risk among the cancer types investigated.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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He was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma, a cancer, after an asthma flare turned out to be a large mass blocking his airway.—
Bhavya Ancha,
Baltimore Sun,
7 June 2025
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“Tumor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tumor. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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