Synonyms of tumors

tumors

noun

plural of tumor

as in neoplasms

an abnormal mass of tissue

the scan showed a small tumor in her abdomen

Synonyms & Similar Words

• neoplasms
• lumps
• cysts
• growths
• carcinomas
• cancers
• malignancies
• excrescences
• lymphomas
• polyps
• melanomas
• excrescencies
• outgrowths
• tubercles
• warts

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of tumors

Pituitary problems may come from damage, dysfunction, or tumors (which are often noncancerous). — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026

Deploying ultrasound to guide genes into certain tissues is an old idea — researchers have explored using it to deliver chemotherapy into tumors — but it is generally seen as not powerful enough to do this kind of work. — O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 17 July 2026

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

Brain and spinal cord tumors are the deadliest childhood cancers, and treatments for the most aggressive forms often leave families with few options. — Sam MacDonald, Scientific American, 14 July 2026

Gliomas are more common in people 45 to 65 years old, though there are certain kinds of brain tumors more common in children and young adults, per the academic medical center. — Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 14 July 2026

Following her diagnosis, Gunn underwent a double mastectomy, where doctors removed seven tumors. — Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026

Various types of cancer, in which malignant tumors invade surrounding tissues, contributed to between 13,000 and 20,000 deaths annually in this time frame. — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026

His company has developed a noninvasive technology system, called Edison, which utilizes histotripsy—sound waves that destroy tumors from the inside—to treat cancer and other conditions. — Amy Feldman, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026