neoplasm
[ nee-uh-plaz-uhm ]
/ ˈni əˌplæz əm /
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noun Pathology.
a new, often uncontrolled growth of abnormal tissue; tumor.
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ne·o·plas·tic [nee-uh-plas-tik], /ˌni əˈplæs tɪk/, adjectiveWords nearby neoplasm
neophilia, neophobia, neophyte, neopilina, neoplasia, neoplasm, neoplasticism, neoplasty, Neoplatonism, neopopulist, neoprene
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Example sentences from the Web for neoplasm
A tumour or neoplasm is a localised swelling composed of newly formed tissue which fulfils no physiological function.
Manual of Surgery|Alexis Thomson and Alexander MilesThe cells of the neoplasm may undergo fatty degeneration, or they may become cornified.
An agent which causes the dispersal of a tumor or of a pathologic neoplasm of any kind.
Surgery, with Special Reference to Podiatry|Maximilian Stern
British Dictionary definitions for neoplasm
neoplasm
/ (ˈniːəʊˌplæzəm) /
noun
pathol any abnormal new growth of tissue; tumour
Derived forms of neoplasm
neoplastic (ˌniːəʊˈplæstɪk), adjectiveCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Medical definitions for neoplasm
neoplasm
[ nē′ə-plăz′əm ]
n.
An abnormal new growth of tissue that grows by cellular proliferation more rapidly than normal, continues to grow after the stimuli that initiated the new growth cease, shows partial or complete lack of structural organization and functional coordination with the normal tissue, and usually forms a distinct mass of tissue which may be either benign or malignant.
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ne′o•plas′tic (-plăs′tĭk) adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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Scientific definitions for neoplasm
neoplasm
[ nē′ə-plăz′əm ]
An abnormal growth of tissue in animals or plants. Neoplasms can be benign or malignant. Also called tumor
Other words from neoplasm
neoplastic adjective (nē′ə-plăs′tĭk)The American Heritage® Science Dictionary
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