neoplasms

plural of neoplasm

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for neoplasms
tumors
Noun
  • Cancer Cancer occurs when abnormal cells grow and multiply uncontrollably, forming tumors.
    Lindsay Curtis, Health, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Scientists are hailing promising breakthroughs in the fight against cancer, with one new therapy appearing to kill tumors without damaging healthy flesh.
    Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2025
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“Neoplasms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neoplasms. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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