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wart

noun

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as in tumor

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Recent Examples of wart The second type of polyp is small, wart-like and occurs in clusters. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026 The second type of polyp is small, wart-like and occurs in clusters, serving to create a water current through the colony. — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026 Each one is about the size of a tennis ball, yellow in color with splashes of red, and covered in wart-like bumps, thus the name. — Ari Daniel, NPR, 31 Mar. 2026 The general store transitions to massive profit margins via every wart of United States history, no significant devastation is spared, no milestone overlooked. — David John Chávez, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for wart

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Merck and Moderna’s success with a personalized cancer vaccine designed to keep melanoma at bay opens a new avenue of treatment that doctors hope will work against many types of tumors.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Moderna's mRNA vaccine — used in combination with Merck's cancer immunotherapy drug Keytruda — is built from a patient's own tumor, which has its own genetic sequence, so each dose is personalized.

— Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026

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The growth trajectory Neville talks about — industry sources estimate the brand will reach $100 million in net revenue this year — has not gone unnoticed by the industry.

— Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026
With rising geopolitical tensions, a surge in domestic competition and a disconnect from the Chinese consumer, American companies have lost ground in the region that once offered fuel for growth.

— Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2026

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The disease increasingly impacts non-smoking women, and current screening methods often detect small lung nodules that lack precise, minimally invasive treatment options.

— Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
The former president is continuing treatment for an aggressive form of prostate cancer that was diagnosed in May 2025 after doctors discovered a prostate nodule.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026

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Hydrostatic pressure – the force water naturally exerts against the body – may also help reduce mild swelling in the legs and support healthy circulation during exercise.

— Daryl Austin, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026
WeWhale said the fin has a rich blood supply and helps the animal regulate its body temperature, meaning the wounds could lead to tissue damage, swelling or infection.

— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of swelling

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