neoplasm

[ nee-uh-plaz-uhm ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. a new, often uncontrolled growth of abnormal tissue; tumor.

neoplasm

/ ˈniːəʊˌplæzəm; ˌniːəʊˈplæstɪk /

noun

1. pathol any abnormal new growth of tissue; tumour

neoplasm

/ nē′ə-plăz′əm /

1. An abnormal growth of tissue in animals or plants. Neoplasms can be benign or malignant.
2. Also called tumor

Derived Forms

• neoplastic, adjective

Other Words From

• ne·o·plas·tic [nee-, uh, -, plas, -tik], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of neoplasm¹

First recorded in 1860–65; neo- + -plasm ( def )

Example Sentences

A tumour or neoplasm is a localised swelling composed of newly formed tissue which fulfils no physiological function.

From Project Gutenberg

The cells of the neoplasm may undergo fatty degeneration, or they may become cornified.

From Project Gutenberg

An agent which causes the dispersal of a tumor or of a pathologic neoplasm of any kind.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• Cancer
• carcinoma
• cyst
• lump
• swelling