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neoplasm
n.
tumor; abnormal tissue growth (Pathology)
Neoplasm
Neoplasm (from
Ancient Greek νέος-
neo "new" and πλάσμα
plasma "formation, creation") is an abnormal growth of tissue, and when also forming a mass is commonly referred to as a
tumor or
tumour. This abnormal growth (neoplasia) usually but not always forms a mass.
neoplasm
Noun
1. an abnormal new mass of tissue that serves no purpose
(synonym) tumor, tumour
(hypernym) growth
(hyponym) acanthoma, skin tumor
Neoplasm
(n.)
A new formation or tissue, the product of morbid action.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter.
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Neoplasm
Literally, a new growth. Neoplasm is another word for a tumor.
