shrinkage
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Three patients had complete tumor clearance and the majority of responders saw more than 50% tumor shrinkage.
From Barron's • May 11, 2026
Early results presented at a cancer research conference showed tumor shrinkage and slowed disease progression in patients who had few other options.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026
In men, the brain showed more shrinkage earlier in the disease’s progression — from normal cognitive health to mild cognitive impairment.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026
The shrinkage follows lackluster economic performance in 2025, which plummeted the company’s shares by 25% in February.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026
The shrinkage in the raw state then is mechanical, and distinct from that which takes place in the oven under the influence of heat.
From British Manufacturing Industries Pottery, Glass and Silicates, Furniture and Woodwork. by Arnoux, L.
Vocabulary lists containing shrinkage
Florida's B.E.S.T. Common Suffixes: -age
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