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
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In a flat city where all private and public property is organized into rectangles and triangles aligned with the principal points of the compass, Lincoln Yards is defined by a series of wedges, lumps and lobes that don’t adjoin with the rest of the Chicago street map.—
F.K. Plous,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
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Everyday Comfort smoothing panty for a completely smooth silhouette without any bumps or lumps.—
Jené Luciani Sena
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FOXNews.com,
20 June 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
Noun
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Kai Davidson, 27, after surgery to remove the infected cyst.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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Both trophozoites and cysts are then passed in the feces to continue the cycle.—
Jay Kakade
May 24,
New Atlas,
24 May 2025
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Once contained to local disputes resolved between communities, the violence has exploded into mass killings fueled by population growth, the climate crisis, and the collapse of traditional peacemaking.—
Emmanuel Akinwotu,
NPR,
26 July 2025
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Though the specifics of the complaints varied, most painted the company as focused on growth rather than student success.—
Chris Quintana,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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That’s when she was diagnosed with cancer — stage 4 invasive ductal carcinoma.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
People.com,
20 July 2025
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Basal cell carcinoma is the most common type of skin cancer, which occurs most often on areas of fair skin that are exposed to the sun, including the head and neck.—
Alli Rosenbloom,
CNN Money,
16 July 2025
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“Tumor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tumor. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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