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
Sam Butler, who is the mother of a seven-year-old daughter named Florence, was initially diagnosed with giant cell tumors (GCTs) in 2020.
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Staff Author, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
The mRNA technology involves producing individualized vaccines, developed after patients have their pancreatic tumors removed and analyzed.
—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
Previous experimental treatments have tended to briefly shrink tumors at best.
—Lisa Jarvis, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
While this trial focused on brain tumors, the implications go much further.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 Apr. 2026
Outside of multiple myeloma, Lilly plans to use Kelonia’s technology to treat other blood cancers, and possibly solid tumors.
—Angelica Peebles, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
Much of Balachandran’s work the past two decades has focused on pancreatic tumors because the disease is such a tough nut to crack.
—Caleb Hellerman, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
Staff Author, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
The mRNA technology involves producing individualized vaccines, developed after patients have their pancreatic tumors removed and analyzed.
—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
Previous experimental treatments have tended to briefly shrink tumors at best.
—Lisa Jarvis, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
While this trial focused on brain tumors, the implications go much further.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 Apr. 2026
Outside of multiple myeloma, Lilly plans to use Kelonia’s technology to treat other blood cancers, and possibly solid tumors.
—Angelica Peebles, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
Much of Balachandran’s work the past two decades has focused on pancreatic tumors because the disease is such a tough nut to crack.
—Caleb Hellerman, CNN Money, 20 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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Remember, some lumps are preferred for the loftiest results.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2026
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But the lumps weren’t caused by poor hygiene or weight.—
Xitlalic Montelongo,
Miami Herald,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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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These rubbery, firm nodules are called keloids, which are poorly understood skin growths that result from wound healing that goes awry and expands beyond the borders of the original wound.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Tumors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tumors. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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