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
Noriega died in 2017 from complications during a surgery to remove a benign brain tumor.
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Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 3 Jan. 2026
Noriega died after complications from a surgery to remove a benign brain tumor in 2017.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2026
Adams said that the solution at the time was to irradiate the tumor around his spine to give him some strength back in his lower body.
—Kate Reilly, NBC news, 2 Jan. 2026
Researchers describe the approach as a shift away from one-size-fits-all therapies toward vaccines designed around an individual’s tumor biology.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 1 Jan. 2026
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Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 3 Jan. 2026
Noriega died after complications from a surgery to remove a benign brain tumor in 2017.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2026
Adams said that the solution at the time was to irradiate the tumor around his spine to give him some strength back in his lower body.
—Kate Reilly, NBC news, 2 Jan. 2026
Researchers describe the approach as a shift away from one-size-fits-all therapies toward vaccines designed around an individual’s tumor biology.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 1 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tumor
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Lined up next to rookie left tackle Josh Simmons and veteran center Creed Humphrey, Suamataia took some lumps in the first two preseason games before settling in for a clean sheet in the third look against the Bears.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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The cash option is a one-time, lump-sum payment that is equal to all the cash in the Mega Millions jackpot prize pool.—
Tanya Wildt,
Freep.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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According to his official death certificate obtained by PEOPLE, The Middle alum’s death was a result of malignant neoplasm of the bladder, better known as bladder cancer.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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These neoplasm growths can be either benign or cancerous.—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
7 Oct. 2025
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Doctors had been monitoring the mass since her 20s, leaving it in place after removing her right ovary and another cyst.—
LAURA UNGAR THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
28 Dec. 2025
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Once Manuel removed the cyst, Ozimek was able to deliver Lopez's baby.—
Chelsea Hylton,
CBS News,
11 Dec. 2025
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The lesion was one of many — too many to count — that have been removed from his Irish-Scottish skin, including growths on his ears, scalp, lips and back.—
Dan Pompei,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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For optimal growth, plant them with their crowns just at the soil line, ensuring they aren't buried.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Jan. 2026
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Lobular breast cancer is the second most common form of breast cancer, but remains far less recognized than its counterpart, ductal carcinoma.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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The biopsy confirmed ductal carcinoma.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Tumor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tumor. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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