as in tumors
an abnormal mass of tissue
removed a neoplasm from the patient's abdomen
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tumors
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Small fragments of plastic were found in the tumors of most prostate cancer patients, according to a new study from NYU Langone Health.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
1 Mar. 2026 -
Microplastics were present in 90% of the tumors and 70% of the noncancerous samples.—
David Cox,
NBC news,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Neoplasms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neoplasms. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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