as in lump
an abnormal mass of tissue
the scan showed a small tumor in her abdomen
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But finding them requires both exploring these unexplored pathways and deepening our understanding of the complex dance between tumors and the immune system.
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Samir Khleif, Time, 11 June 2025
By Gina Kolata The New York Times Breast cancer patients whose tumors have spread to other parts of their bodies live from scan to scan.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2025
There are two main types: epithelial appendiceal cancer, which involves the cells of the lining of the appendix, and neuroendocrine appendiceal cancer, which results from the growth of neuroendocrine (carcinoid) tumors of the appendix, the NCI states.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2025
And high-intensity ultrasound waves, which can be millions of milliwatts per square centimeter, have a variety of therapeutic uses, including destroying tumors.
—Sangeeta S. Chavan, IEEE Spectrum, 9 June 2025
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Samir Khleif, Time, 11 June 2025
By Gina Kolata The New York Times Breast cancer patients whose tumors have spread to other parts of their bodies live from scan to scan.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2025
There are two main types: epithelial appendiceal cancer, which involves the cells of the lining of the appendix, and neuroendocrine appendiceal cancer, which results from the growth of neuroendocrine (carcinoid) tumors of the appendix, the NCI states.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2025
And high-intensity ultrasound waves, which can be millions of milliwatts per square centimeter, have a variety of therapeutic uses, including destroying tumors.
—Sangeeta S. Chavan, IEEE Spectrum, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tumor
Noun
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Order the jumbo lump or save a few bucks and opt for the equally tasty backfin version.—
Christina Tkacik,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 June 2025
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In a fifty-eight-year-old survivor of breast cancer with a strong family history of the disease, a new lump near the original site likely signals recurrence—intervention is warranted.—
Siddhartha Mukherjee,
New Yorker,
16 June 2025
Noun
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The research also showed lower mortality risks from some forms of cancer and HIV and lower mortality rates for malignant neoplasms, HIV, and diabetes mellitus.—
Paul Smaglik,
Discover Magazine,
12 Mar. 2025
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The research also showed lower mortality risks from some forms of cancer and HIV and lower mortality rates for malignant neoplasms, HIV, and diabetes mellitus.—
Paul Smaglik,
Discover Magazine,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Bob underwent experimental cancer treatment shortly after retiring, Alex had brain surgery in 2022 to address a cyst that had caused brain swelling.—
Barbara Bry,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 June 2025
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Remington had a facial cyst at just 18 months old and specialist care helped him into remission.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
Noun
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When accountability for the customer is unclear and everyone in the C-suite is responsible for growth, often no one truly is.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
20 June 2025
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This means Boardroom and QSI will team up on commercial, investment and media content initiatives, as well as advising on PSG’s growth in the U.S., while the parties will also develop merchandise together.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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Common types of adrenal tumors include adrenal adenomas (benign), adrenal carcinomas (malignant and prone to spreading) peochromocrytomas, and paragangliomas.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
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Cardwell died at age 28 in December 2023 after she was diagnosed with stage 4 adrenal carcinoma the previous January.—
Elissa Rosen,
People.com,
12 June 2025
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“Tumor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tumor. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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