noun
a mass of tissue formed by an abnormal growth of cells; may be benign or malignant
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The doctor discovered a malignant tumor during the patient's routine check-up.
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They found a tumor in his lung, but they think they caught it early.
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Dude, did you hear about Sarah's tumor? It's like, totally scary.
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The tumor of corruption within the company was finally exposed and dealt with.