neoplasm
Americannoun
noun
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An abnormal growth of tissue in animals or plants. Neoplasms can be benign or malignant.
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Also called tumor
Other Word Forms
- neoplastic adjective
Etymology
Origin of neoplasm
First recorded in 1860–65; neo- + -plasm ( def. )
Example Sentences
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For the other 37 patients who were not diagnosed with neoplasms, TetRS returned zero false positives, for a specificity rate of 100 percent.
From Science Daily
The doctors said in a note that they had found no signs of "neoplasm," or abnormal tissue mass, during the procedure.
From Reuters
The report said that the mass in his lungs looked like a neoplasm — the fancy word for tumor.
From New York Times
When the technician leaves the room, I turn my head towards the screen to interpret any neoplasms, the webs of nerves, the small lit fonts in which my pathology or my future might be written.
From The Guardian
Tumors were found in 50 percent of the animals, with 12 of the big cats showing more than one neoplasm, or abnormal tissue growth.
From Fox News
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