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
Pain As uterine cancer grows and spreads, a tumor can form and press on nearby tissues, causing pain.
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Carrie Madormo, Rn, Health, 13 Apr. 2025
The episode follows Jones as a teacher who suffers from what would normally be a fatal brain tumor.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 12 Apr. 2025
Shortly after taking office in 1893, Cleveland noticed a bump in the roof of his mouth that turned out to be a tumor.
—Haisten Willis, The Washington Examiner, 12 Apr. 2025
The hospital determined that five cases were benign brain tumors of three different types, and six cases were determined not to be brain tumors at all but other health concerns, according to the memo.
—Audrey Conklin, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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Carrie Madormo, Rn, Health, 13 Apr. 2025
The episode follows Jones as a teacher who suffers from what would normally be a fatal brain tumor.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 12 Apr. 2025
Shortly after taking office in 1893, Cleveland noticed a bump in the roof of his mouth that turned out to be a tumor.
—Haisten Willis, The Washington Examiner, 12 Apr. 2025
The hospital determined that five cases were benign brain tumors of three different types, and six cases were determined not to be brain tumors at all but other health concerns, according to the memo.
—Audrey Conklin, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tumor
Noun
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That familiar lump of expectation coagulated in my stomach and throat.—
Thomas Weddle,
Outdoor Life,
17 Apr. 2025
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Labor in healthcare includes taking down medical histories, making diagnoses, lifting patients, removing lumps, palpating livers, writing notes, processing claims and comforting patients.—
Kevin Vigilante,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 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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In theory, scanning the entire body could reveal tumors, cysts, aneurysms, fatty liver or degenerative disease before symptoms emerge.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Calvin Sun was a healthy 37-year-old when a full-body MRI scan showed a cyst in his kidney.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
9 Apr. 2025
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For 2025, the total number of companies for which emissions data was obtained increased from approximately 750 in the previous year to around 900 in the current year, representing a 25% growth.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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After all, giant competitor United just announced a 9.2% increase in premium cabin revenue, including 7.6% growth in premium economy.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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These include melanoma and a rare type called Merkel cell carcinoma.—
Casey Gallagher,
Health,
15 Apr. 2025
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Epithelial Ovarian Carcinoma Epithelial ovarian carcinoma is the most common type of ovarian cancer.—
Julie Scott, MSN, ANP-BC, AOCNP,
Verywell Health,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Tumor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tumor. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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