Thesaurus results for TUMOR

tumor

noun

ˈtü-mər

Definition of tumor

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 Because lobular tumors are usually hormone receptor-positive, endocrine therapy like tamoxifen is central to lowering recurrence risk, and lobular carcinoma can recur at distant sites many years after initial treatment. — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2026 Additional treatment can be chemotherapy, used before surgery to shrink a tumor or afterward to attack any lingering cells. — Lauran Neergaard, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026 The challenge is that people who have never smoked are not currently included in lung cancer screening guidelines, and tumors are often only found by chance. — Estelamari Rodriguez, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2026 The Pope’s treatment options depend on what additional tests on his tumor reveal. — Alice Park, Time, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tumor

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Noun

The initial lump was detected during a routine check, the Vatican has said.

— Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 17 Oct. 2026
If a new lump has no clear explanation or is still there after two weeks, make an appointment.

— Angela Haupt, Time, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of lump

Noun

The disease starts with lesions and neoplasms, or precancerous cysts.

— Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 16 July 2026
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

Definition of neoplasm

Noun

Ralph Macchio Ralph Macchio kept his chin up despite suffering a ruptured knee cyst in DWTS season 12.

— Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Sep. 2026
Hossain and her collaborators have conjured an internalized hellscape marked by sensual photography, gnarly cyst makeup, and suffocating matrimonial rituals involving turmeric and milk — all redolent with upper-class heteronormative rot.

— Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of cyst

Noun

Not surprisingly, the legislation does nothing to curb the growth of compensation and other benefits for college presidents, athletics directors, coaches and staff who continue to be in charge of the athletes under their control.

— Bruce Svare, Sportico.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Debt acts as a ceiling on private investment, further stifling growth.

— Masood Ahmed, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of growth

Noun

Roughly 10 to 15% of all lung cancer cases are classified as a small cell carcinoma.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026
Davis said the company is also examining the vaccine in trials across other tumors, including non-small cell lung cancer, types of bladder cancer and renal cell carcinoma.

— Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of carcinoma

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