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neoplasmnoun(pathology, oncology) An abnormal new growth of disorganized tissue in animals or plants.
tumornoun(oncology, pathology) An abnormal growth; differential diagnosis includes abscess, metaplasia, and neoplasia.
cancernoun(medicine, oncology, pathology) A disease in which the cells of a tissue undergo uncontrolled (and often rapid) proliferation.
cancersnouna peer-reviewed, open access, medical journal published by MDPI covering all fields of oncology.
gallsnoun(uncountable) Impudence or brazenness; temerity; chutzpah.
lumpsnoun(informal) A beating or verbal abuse.
malignanciesnounA malignant cancer; specifically, any neoplasm that is invasive or otherwise not benign.
neoplasmsnoun(pathology, oncology) An abnormal new growth of disorganized tissue in animals or plants.
tumorsnoun(oncology, pathology) An abnormal growth; differential diagnosis includes abscess, metaplasia, and neoplasia.
volumesnounA three-dimensional measure of space that comprises a length, a width and a height. It is measured in units of cubic centimeters in metric, cubic inches or cubic feet in English measurement.
growthsnounAn increase in size, number, value, or strength.
massesnoun(generically) People, especially a large number of people; the general population.
lesionsnoun(pathology) A wound or injury.
sarcomasnoun(oncology) A type of malignant tumor of the bone, cartilage, fat, muscle, blood vessels, or other connective or supportive tissue.
adenomasnoun(pathology) A benign tumour of the epithelium arising from or resembling a gland.
fibromasnoun(pathology) A benign tumour of fibrous connective tissue.
lipomasnoun(pathology) A nonmalignant tumor comprising fat cells.
swellingsnounThe state of being swollen.
nodulesnoun(medicine, dermatology) A rounded mass or irregular shape; a small knot or lump.
polypsnoun(medicine) An abnormal growth protruding from a mucous membrane.

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