The phrase "suspicious lump" refers to a strange or unusual bump or growth on a person's body that may be a cause for concern or suspicious because it could potentially be a sign of a health problem or disease. Full definition
By touching your dog's coat all over your vet can detect the presence of suspicious lumps and bumps that needs to be further evaluated. (notinthedoghouse.com)
Monthly breast exams find too many suspicious lumps that turn out to be nothing to worry about. (health.com)
DOCTORS may be able to «feel» suspicious lumps in people's organs without touching them, thanks to a combination of a loudspeaker, magnetic resonance imaging and some computer software. (newscientist.com)