neoplasms

noun

plural of neoplasm
as in tumors
an abnormal mass of tissue removed a neoplasm from the patient's abdomen

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Recent Examples of neoplasms The disease starts with lesions and neoplasms, or precancerous cysts. — Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 16 July 2026 Girls and women who were first diagnosed with breast cancer at a later age had the highest incidence of developing subsequent primary neoplasms by 30 years post-initial cancer diagnosis. — Tesfaye Negussie, ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
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tumors
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  • Some clinics may also offer full-body MRIs, which scan for any abnormalities from cancerous tumors to evidence of stroke.
    — Renée Onque, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Lundgren subsequently underwent surgery and had six tumors removed.
    — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2026
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“Neoplasms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neoplasms. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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