Synonyms of tumor

tumor

noun

ˈtü-mər 

as in lump

an abnormal mass of tissue

the scan showed a small tumor in her abdomen

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lump
• neoplasm
• cyst
• growth
• carcinoma
• excrescence
• cancer
• malignancy
• lymphoma
• melanoma
• polyp
• excrescency
• outgrowth
• tubercle
• wart

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of tumor

Meanwhile, lung cancer drug Rybrevant also saw growth north of 61% — plus, CEO Joaquin Duato noted that during Q2, J & J asked the FDA to expand its license to include head and neck tumors. — Zev Fima, CNBC, 15 July 2026

Rather than genetically engineering immune cells, as is sometimes done for other therapies, researchers identify T cells in the patient that naturally recognize three proteins that are found in many brain tumors. — Sam MacDonald, Scientific American, 14 July 2026

After multiple trips to various physicians and a CT scan, doctors found an about 2-inch-diameter brain tumor in the right side of her brain. — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026

Both can come with a set of symptoms based on the location of the tumor, which include headaches, nausea and vomiting, confusion or brain function decline, memory loss, personality changes, vision problems or seizures. — Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 14 July 2026