as in neoplasms
an abnormal mass of tissue
the scan showed a small tumor in her abdomen
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Recent Examples of tumors
But a new study suggests that artificial intelligence might be able to find signs of the disease before tumors are visible on a scan.
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Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 3 May 2026
The tumors caused by the cancer grow slowly.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 2 May 2026
Researchers found that adding a daily vitamin D supplement to standard chemotherapy nearly doubled the rate at which breast cancer tumors disappeared completely — a finding that’s pulling fresh attention to a nutrient most Americans aren’t getting enough of.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026
This vaccine also is only for patients whose tumors are operable.
—Chicago Tribune, Twin Cities, 30 Apr. 2026
During this surgery, doctors removed more than 80 tumors.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Giant cell tumors are typically non-cancerous, with only 4% of the tumors becoming malignant cancers, according to Cleveland Clinic.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
Later that month, a scan showed her tumors were decreasing in size.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
An X-ray showed possible pneumonia, more tumors, and a buildup of fluid in his lungs.
—Elisabeth Rosenthal, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 3 May 2026
The tumors caused by the cancer grow slowly.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 2 May 2026
Researchers found that adding a daily vitamin D supplement to standard chemotherapy nearly doubled the rate at which breast cancer tumors disappeared completely — a finding that’s pulling fresh attention to a nutrient most Americans aren’t getting enough of.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026
This vaccine also is only for patients whose tumors are operable.
—Chicago Tribune, Twin Cities, 30 Apr. 2026
During this surgery, doctors removed more than 80 tumors.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Giant cell tumors are typically non-cancerous, with only 4% of the tumors becoming malignant cancers, according to Cleveland Clinic.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
Later that month, a scan showed her tumors were decreasing in size.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
An X-ray showed possible pneumonia, more tumors, and a buildup of fluid in his lungs.
—Elisabeth Rosenthal, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tumors
Noun
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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
Noun
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The Huskies, after winning the Big East championship and playing in the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 24 years, took some losses in the transfer portal and took their lumps in the early season southern and western swings, losing 10 of their first 12 games.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
30 Apr. 2026
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Other recommendations from the report include allocating more funds for speed lumps and the quick-build program, as well as hiring staff to coordinate a citywide Safe Routes to School program, and exploring a citywide ban on right turns on red lights.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Finally, 40% to 60% of patients with untreated syphilis will progress to a tertiary phase of the disease that can lead to any number of negative outcomes, including seizures, heart defects, bone growths, skin growths, confusion and dementia.—
Casey Pinto,
The Conversation,
1 May 2026
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Now, Butler will soon undergo the final procedure in a three-part spinal surgery to remove growths in the area, according to a GoFundMe to assist with her medical expenses that was created by her sister Jodie King.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Tumors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tumors. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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