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tumor

[too-mer, tyoo-] / ˈtu mər, ˈtju- /
NOUN
abnormal growth in animate being
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Medics were unable to completely remove her tumours but one shrank with radiotherapy.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

This family of medications work by boosting dopamine activity and are widely prescribed for a variety of conditions, including RLS, Parkinson's, pituitary gland tumours and some mental health problems.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

He also said he has tumours on his heart.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Not all the tumours responded as well as the largest one, however.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

The treatment of all rapidly-growing tumours of the ovary is removal.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 7 "Gyantse" to "Hallel" by Various




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