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tumor Synonyms

Another word for tumor

Choosing another word for tumor depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

An abnormal mass of tissue formed when cells divide and grow excessively in the body, which can be either benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous).

Usage Example

"After reviewing the MRI scans, the oncologist confirmed that the neoplasm had successfully shrunk following the first round of chemotherapy."

Strongest
neoplasm
growth
Strong
mass
carcinoma
Weak
lump

• noun (Context 2)

A general swelling of a part of the body, especially one occurring without inflammation.

Usage Example

"Classical medical texts often used the word to describe any unexplained swelling or physical swelling on a patient's limbs."

Strong
swelling
Weak
protuberance

• Nearby Words

tumbling
tumen
tummy
tumor
tumorous
tumult
tumultuous

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Tumor. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/tumor
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