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tumor

[too-mer, tyoo-] / ˈtu mər, ˈtju- /
NOUN
abnormal growth in animate being
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Chris Rock’s compelling tragicomedy “Misty Green” opens with a montage of Los Angeles that’s as intimate as an X-ray of a tumor.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026

It also worked against a solid sarcoma tumor, an especially notable result because solid tumors have historically been much more difficult to treat with CAR-T therapy.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 7, 2026

But excessive cell division can also increase the likelihood of tumor formation.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 6, 2026

Researchers found that delays in diagnosis, combined with aggressive tumor behavior, can contribute to poor long-term outcomes.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 6, 2026

Yossarian also worried about Ewing’s tumor and melanoma.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller

That distinction could be particularly important because the incidence of small intestinal tumors has risen in recent decades.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 6, 2026

Sofie makes tracer agents that are injected into patients during PET scans, which help create images of tumors or other hidden parts of the body.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026

Pancreatic tumors are often wrapped in dense connective tissue rich in fibroblasts.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 4, 2026

Advanced tumors shed more DNA, making them easier to detect.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

The prognosis is looking up: in test subjects, lymphoid tumors have been seen to reduce in size.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr




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