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tumor

[too-mer, tyoo-] / ˈtu mər, ˈtyu- /
NOUN
abnormal growth in animate being
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Basal breast tumors showed oncRNA patterns distinct from luminal tumors, suggesting additional subtypes that may not yet be fully defined.

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"For early diagnosis, this method holds promise for enabling simple blood screenings for lung cancer before a tumor might be visible on a CT scan," said Zhang.

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The result is a rapid burst of evolution that can make tumors harder to control.

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Their research shows that nerves actively contribute to pancreatic cancer development even before full tumors appear.

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To explore how fish oil affects tumor development, scientists compared mice fed a fish oil enriched diet with mice given a standard diet.

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