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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The torso scan looks for solid tumors (as early as stage 1) and metabolic disorders, plus non-cancerous conditions like cysts and hematomas.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
23 Feb. 2026 -
More serious risks, including thyroid tumors and pancreatitis, are also listed in the drug's safety warnings.—
Shafiq Najib,
ABC News,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Neoplasms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neoplasms. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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