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tumor

noun

ˈtü-mər How to pronounce tumor (audio)
Definition of tumornext
as in lump
an abnormal mass of tissue the scan showed a small tumor in her abdomen

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Recent Examples of tumor In July, Amabile revealed that he was diagnosed with an early-stage brain tumor the size of a blueberry. — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Sep. 2026 John Farnham has stepped out of the spotlight since undergoing marathon surgery to remove a cancerous tumor from his throat in 2022. — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 10 Sep. 2026 The study looked at children who had received platinum therapy followed by surgery to remove the tumor. — Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 10 Sep. 2026 McFarland had been suffering with health issues since January 2025 after he was forced to drop out of Central Florida Comic Con due to a brain tumor. — Isabelle Farina, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tumor
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tumor
  1. lump
  2. neoplasm
  3. cyst
  4. growth
  5. carcinoma
Noun
  • Fresh lump crab meat, three cheeses, and a few tangy and spicy ingredients meld into one dreamy dip.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Yes, a debt relief company may be able to help after a lawsuit has been filed — particularly in terms of negotiating a lower lump-sum settlement on the debt.
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of lump
Noun
  • 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
Definition of neoplasm
Noun
  • Ralph Macchio Ralph Macchio kept his chin up despite suffering a ruptured knee cyst in DWTS season 12.
    — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Hossain and her collaborators have conjured an internalized hellscape marked by sensual photography, gnarly cyst makeup, and suffocating matrimonial rituals involving turmeric and milk — all redolent with upper-class heteronormative rot.
    — Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of cyst
Noun
  • The film’s subplot is a love story between the farmer and the vet, except the growth potion complicates the farmer’s attraction.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Cuticle oil hydrates this thin, sensitive skin and promotes growth by increasing circulation, and can be applied over polish.
    — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of growth
Noun
  • The finding applies specifically to esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), the most common form of esophageal cancer worldwide.
    — Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026
  • There have been rare cases of cells turning pre-cancerous, with one severe case triggering a squamous cell carcinoma, though erythema ab igne is typically regarded as a benign condition.
    — Mike McRae September 09, New Atlas, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of carcinoma

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“Tumor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tumor. Accessed 21 Sep. 2026.

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