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
Brain imaging of patients suspected of having idiopathic intracranial hypertension is crucial to excluding other causes of elevated CSF pressure, such as brain tumors or blood clots in the brain.
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Danielle Wilhour, The Conversation, 28 May 2025
The Bidens lost their son, Beau, to a brain tumor in 2015.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 22 May 2025
So when his young grandson develops a brain tumor, Joe needs a way to pay for the boy’s treatment and make amends for his own indifferent parenting.
—Jeannette Catsoulis, New York Times, 22 May 2025
For anyone unfamiliar, a tumor board is a multidisciplinary panel where specialists across the cancer continuum—medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, radiologists, pathologists, radiation oncologists, geneticists and sometimes ethicists—all come together to discuss complex patient cases.
—Sanjay Juneja, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
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Danielle Wilhour, The Conversation, 28 May 2025
The Bidens lost their son, Beau, to a brain tumor in 2015.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 22 May 2025
So when his young grandson develops a brain tumor, Joe needs a way to pay for the boy’s treatment and make amends for his own indifferent parenting.
—Jeannette Catsoulis, New York Times, 22 May 2025
For anyone unfamiliar, a tumor board is a multidisciplinary panel where specialists across the cancer continuum—medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, radiologists, pathologists, radiation oncologists, geneticists and sometimes ethicists—all come together to discuss complex patient cases.
—Sanjay Juneja, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tumor
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What’s more, the double-stitched seams and baffle box design keep lumps at bay.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
28 May 2025
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That was a big moment, that was a big lump of publicity.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 May 2025
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The research also showed lower mortality risks from some forms of cancer and HIV and lower mortality rates for malignant neoplasms, HIV, and diabetes mellitus.—
Paul Smaglik,
Discover Magazine,
12 Mar. 2025
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The research also showed lower mortality risks from some forms of cancer and HIV and lower mortality rates for malignant neoplasms, HIV, and diabetes mellitus.—
Paul Smaglik,
Discover Magazine,
12 Mar. 2025
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Renal ultrasound: This noninvasive imaging test can detect kidney injury, changes in blood vessels or filtering units, and abnormal cysts or growths.—
MD Published,
Verywell Health,
3 June 2025
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Afterward, the plastic surgeon told Miranda and Bryan that Cameron, now 4, had done great and described the mass as fatty tissue, not a typical cyst or tumor.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
2 June 2025
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Over time, positive leadership pays off through loyalty and growth—from both customers and employees.—
Shep Hyken,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Nearly half of South Dakota’s projected inmate population growth can be attributed to a law approved in 2023 that requires some violent offenders to serve the full length of their sentences before parole, according to a report by Arrington Watkins.—
Sarah Raza,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
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Clear cell renal cell carcinoma is the most common type of kidney cancer, according to the Mayo Clinic.—
Alli Rosenbloom,
CNN Money,
7 May 2025
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Merkel cell carcinoma: Fast-moving and aggressive, this rare skin cancer causes a painless, shiny bump on the skin.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
5 May 2025
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“Tumor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tumor. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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