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
Ashleigh’s seizure, at least, gives the docs some important intel: Something other than the tumor is causing her weight loss.
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Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 11 May 2025
For thousands of years, the native people of the Andes have made the inner bark of trumpet trees into a medicinal tea that is useful in fighting infections, shrinking tumors, numbing aches and pains, and strengthening the autoimmune system in general.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 10 May 2025
The prevailing belief at the time was that tumors didn’t need a new blood supply to grow.
—David Armstrong, CNN Money, 10 May 2025
Clear cell renal cell carcinoma is the most common form of kidney cancer and may be treated through immunotherapy and surgery to remove tumors, according to the National Cancer Institute.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2025
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Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 11 May 2025
For thousands of years, the native people of the Andes have made the inner bark of trumpet trees into a medicinal tea that is useful in fighting infections, shrinking tumors, numbing aches and pains, and strengthening the autoimmune system in general.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 10 May 2025
The prevailing belief at the time was that tumors didn’t need a new blood supply to grow.
—David Armstrong, CNN Money, 10 May 2025
Clear cell renal cell carcinoma is the most common form of kidney cancer and may be treated through immunotherapy and surgery to remove tumors, according to the National Cancer Institute.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tumor
Noun
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Just a few months earlier, in November 2023, her fiancé (then boyfriend) discovered a blueberry-sized lump in her left breast.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
15 May 2025
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Hemorrhoids appear as hard lumps and may cause pain, itching, and bleeding.—
Sarah Hudgens,
Health,
6 May 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
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Then, during the delivery, the medical team discovered a cyst inside her uterus.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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This isn’t the first time Hailey’s dealt with a cyst.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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The terminal rate is the point at which interest rates do not act as headwinds for economic growth, and are consistent with allowing the central bank to achieve its inflation target.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
16 May 2025
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The Fed, which cuts rates to boost a flagging economy and raises them to fight inflation, could await more clarity as tariffs both drive up inflation and weaken growth – an unusual tandem.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Clear cell renal cell carcinoma is the most common type of kidney cancer in adults, making up about 80 percent of all renal cell carcinoma cases, according to the National Cancer Institute.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
7 May 2025
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Instead, she was referred to a hospital, where a biopsy diagnosed her with squamous cell carcinoma.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
People.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Tumor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tumor. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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