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tumor

[too-mer, tyoo-] / ˈtu mər, ˈtju- /
NOUN
abnormal growth in animate being
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Evatt, who was then 43, had surgery to remove the tumor.

From MarketWatch Aug. 20, 2026

Scientists biopsy and genetically sequence a patient’s tumor cells.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 19, 2026

These tumors often create a "cold" tumor microenvironment that blocks immune cells from launching an effective attack.

From Science Daily Aug. 19, 2026

US drugmakers Merck and Moderna said Wednesday an experimental melanoma drug that delivers treatment tailored to a patient's specific tumor prevented the cancer from returning in a large clinical trial.

From Barron's Aug. 19, 2026

Why did I have a massive tumor squished across my face?

From "Ugly" by Robert Hoge

And some of the hardest tumors, such as pancreatic cancer, are notoriously resistant to immune-based treatments.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 23, 2026

For now, this week’s excitement is likely to run into the cold realities of tumors and economics.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 23, 2026

Obesity can interfere with immune function, making it more difficult for the body to respond effectively to tumors.

From Science Daily Aug. 22, 2026

The tumors have to be a certain size, for example, according to Christopher.

From MarketWatch Aug. 20, 2026

The tumors also appeared at lower levels of feeding — in fact, a level that produced no effect was not found.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson




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