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tumor

[too-mer, tyoo-] / ˈtu mər, ˈtyu- /
NOUN
abnormal growth in animate being
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These issues have slowed progress in areas like brain disorders and solid tumors.

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However, tumors suppress these cells, preventing them from carrying out their cancer-fighting role.

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Cancer immunotherapy has reshaped cancer treatment by training the body's immune system to recognize and attack tumors.

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These large-scale genetic changes can give tumors an advantage, helping them grow faster, adapt to stress, and resist treatment.

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The preclinical findings show how signals in the gut can trigger a surge of white blood cells from the bone marrow, creating conditions that encourage tumor growth.

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