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neoplasia

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[nee-oh-pley-zhuh, -zhee-uh, -zee-uh] / ˌni oʊˈpleɪ ʒə, -ʒi ə, -zi ə /

noun

  1. Pathology. tumor growth.

  2. the formation and growth of new tissue.


Etymology

Origin of neoplasia

First recorded in 1885–90; neo- + -plasia

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In fact, Deshmukh contributed to the recent International Anal Neoplasia Society's consensus guidelines, published in January.

From Science Daily • May 7, 2024

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