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

The middle range dose group saw 34% of patients with reduced tumors while the highest dose group saw 37% of patients with reduced tumors. — Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026

Alcohol played a major role in deaths from malignant tumors in the head and neck, including lip, oral cavity, pharynx, larynx and cancer of the esophagus. — Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026

In a small trial in non-small cell lung cancer, the drug, Revolutions Medicines’ Rasonque, shrank tumors in more than 30% of participants. — Andrew Joseph, STAT, 3 Sep. 2026

In trials, radiation either shrank tumors or stopped them from growing, in all patients evaluated. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026

Moderna tested its mRNA cancer vaccine in patients with melanoma who had their tumors removed. — Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026

The film’s climax sees Ry undergoing surgery to remove tumors, waking up with her memory impacted. — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2026

According to the Cleveland Clinic, oligodendrogliomas are rare brain tumors that develop from cells that help support and protect neurons, accounting for about 3% to 4% of all brain tumors. — Sameen Chaudhry, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

Seymour noted Lloyd, 74, has tumors in his liver and one near a major blood vessel which makes doctors unable to perform any operations at this time. — Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 24 Aug. 2026