cysts

noun

plural of cyst
as in tubercles

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  1. tumors
  2. cancers
Noun
  • Patients with the condition are 13 times more likely to develop neuroendocrine tumors; the goal is to catch the tumors early enough that they can be treated endoscopically, rather than surgically.
    — Sarah Todd, STAT, 8 July 2026
  • Various types of cancer, in which malignant tumors invade surrounding tissues, contributed to between 13,000 and 20,000 deaths annually in this time frame.
    — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of tumors
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  • Now researchers are investigating whether certain cancers, such as breast cancer, could be added to that list.
    — Lori Youmshajekian, Scientific American, 8 June 2026
  • Over time, follow-on R&D added over 40 indications across numerous cancers — including early-stage applications that allow treatment to begin before cancer worsens.
    — Tomas J. Philipson, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026
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