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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In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together almond flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt, breaking up any lumps.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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Sarcoidosis produces lumps or nodules in the lungs.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
21 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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In another, the bot mistook a mammogram of a benign breast cyst for an image of testicles.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
11 Jan. 2026
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The scan showed a cyst on his pancreas, but something else was looming larger.—
Bo Evans,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Microsoft said the initiative reflects its belief that AI infrastructure can succeed only if surrounding communities benefit alongside technological growth.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Jan. 2026
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In 2021, rent growth in Boise topped out about 30% year-over-year, Warnock said.—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
14 Jan. 2026
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She was diagnosed with Stage 0 skin cancer, or carcinoma in situ, meaning that the cancer was on top of her skin and hadn't spread yet.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
4 Jan. 2026
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The law is named for Deb Robertson, a former social worker from Lombard who had an aggressive case of neuroendocrine carcinoma.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
12 Dec. 2025
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“Tumor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tumor. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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