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
Through this technology, doctors can visualize a highly detailed reconstruction of tumors and surrounding anatomical structures—including blood vessels, lymph nodes and nerves—before entering the operating room.
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Jose Luis Gonzalez Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
The clinical trial, led by the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and published in The New England Journal of Medicine, tested the drug in 168 patients with advanced pancreatic cancer whose tumors had mutations in the RAS gene.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
But that evening, I was consumed by visions of other tumors, growing undetected in other bodies.
—Nami Mun, The Atlantic, 16 May 2026
Prostate biopsies carry high risk of infection, and surgeries to remove tumors can lead to erectile dysfunction, while radiotherapy and other aggressive treatments have life-altering side effects.
—Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 14 May 2026
Testing revealed a high likelihood of the cancer metastasizing — which occurs in 50% of cases — and by October 2020 doctors found more than 100 tumors in her liver.
—Johnny Dodd, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
Researchers also tested the device in gelatin models containing stiff spherical objects designed to mimic tumors hidden beneath tissue.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 May 2026
Those are slow growing tumors that give symptoms of headaches that won't go away, seizures, and neurological issues.
—Chris Hoffman, CBS News, 9 May 2026
Audrey has several small tumors on her spine, one on her foot and one on the brain, which also causes epilepsy.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Jose Luis Gonzalez Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
The clinical trial, led by the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and published in The New England Journal of Medicine, tested the drug in 168 patients with advanced pancreatic cancer whose tumors had mutations in the RAS gene.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
But that evening, I was consumed by visions of other tumors, growing undetected in other bodies.
—Nami Mun, The Atlantic, 16 May 2026
Prostate biopsies carry high risk of infection, and surgeries to remove tumors can lead to erectile dysfunction, while radiotherapy and other aggressive treatments have life-altering side effects.
—Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 14 May 2026
Testing revealed a high likelihood of the cancer metastasizing — which occurs in 50% of cases — and by October 2020 doctors found more than 100 tumors in her liver.
—Johnny Dodd, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
Researchers also tested the device in gelatin models containing stiff spherical objects designed to mimic tumors hidden beneath tissue.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 May 2026
Those are slow growing tumors that give symptoms of headaches that won't go away, seizures, and neurological issues.
—Chris Hoffman, CBS News, 9 May 2026
Audrey has several small tumors on her spine, one on her foot and one on the brain, which also causes epilepsy.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tumors
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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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Adding the grits to the pot slowly while stirring is key to the dish's creaminess and no lumps.—
Emma Ashe,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
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The Huskies, after winning the Big East championship and playing in the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 24 years, took some losses in the transfer portal and took their lumps in the early season southern and western swings, losing 10 of their first 12 games.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
30 Apr. 2026
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When spots of weedy growths are relatively small, use of a herbicide made for the lawn type could be a good control.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 May 2026
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Finally, 40% to 60% of patients with untreated syphilis will progress to a tertiary phase of the disease that can lead to any number of negative outcomes, including seizures, heart defects, bone growths, skin growths, confusion and dementia.—
Casey Pinto,
The Conversation,
1 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Tumors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tumors. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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