neoplasm

Example Sentences

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The doctors said in a note that they had found no signs of "neoplasm," or abnormal tissue mass, during the procedure.

From Reuters

The report said that the mass in his lungs looked like a neoplasm — the fancy word for tumor.

From New York Times

When the technician leaves the room, I turn my head towards the screen to interpret any neoplasms, the webs of nerves, the small lit fonts in which my pathology or my future might be written.

From The Guardian

Tumors were found in 50 percent of the animals, with 12 of the big cats showing more than one neoplasm, or abnormal tissue growth.

From Fox News

Among the replacement players the leading cause of death was cardiometric disease followed by self-harm and interpersonal violence and then neoplasms.

From Reuters