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
The mRNA technology involves producing individualized vaccines, developed after patients have their pancreatic tumors removed and analyzed.
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Shortly after revealing her diagnosis in February 2025, Mellencamp shaved her head to prep for surgery to remove a few of the tumors.
—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
Tilson Thomas had surgery for a brain tumor in 2021 and resumed his career, then said in February 2025 the tumor had returned.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Shortly after revealing her diagnosis in February 2025, Mellencamp shaved her head to prep for surgery to remove a few of the tumors.
—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
Tilson Thomas had surgery for a brain tumor in 2021 and resumed his career, then said in February 2025 the tumor had returned.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tumor
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Remember, some lumps are preferred for the loftiest results.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2026
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Thereafter, a dedicated team began removing the soil from what appeared to be an unremarkable lump.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Apr. 2026
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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
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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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Minnesota lawmakers are calling for the humanitarian release of a woman detained earlier this year, amid Operation Metro Surge, who is suffering from a tennis ball-sized ovarian cyst.—
Beret Leone,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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The seed for this plotline parallels Ashley’s own concerns about childbearing in light of her cyst.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
16 Apr. 2026
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The Moon supports steady growth from Jupiter, helping practical choices create a sense of calm.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Apr. 2026
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Earnings from India’s bellwether software services exporters have reinforced investor concerns about the sector’s growth prospects, signaling that the downturn in their stocks has further to run.—
Ashutosh Joshi,
Bloomberg,
27 Apr. 2026
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Shannon fought her former son-in-law Michael Cardwell for custody of Kaitlyn after Anna died in December 2023 from stage 4 adrenal carcinoma.—
Jacqueline Weiss,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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Amgen is conducting a Phase 1b trial of its treatment for small cell lung carcinoma.—
Lizzy Lawrence,
STAT,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Tumor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tumor. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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