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tumor

[too-mer, tyoo-] / ˈtu mər, ˈtyu- /
NOUN
abnormal growth in animate being
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Yet scientists still do not fully understand the molecular processes that allow tumors to escape and return after therapy, which slows the development of new strategies to stop resistance.

From Science Daily

Another group of ten patients, whose tumors were similarly aggressive but who did not receive resveratrol and copper, served as the control group.

From Science Daily

Green wrote that he has a rare genetic condition called neurofibromatosis type 2, which has caused tumors to grow on his spinal cord.

From Los Angeles Times

Although some differences existed between the treatment groups, the advantage of the lower-dose approach remained even after accounting for several factors, including age and tumor stage.

From Science Daily

The patient was a 71-year-old man with hepatitis B-related cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma who did not qualify for surgical removal of his tumors or for a human liver transplant.

From Science Daily