English Explanatory Dictionary

neoplasm

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An abnormal new growth of disorganized tissue in animals or plants.

Pronunciation

/ˈniːoʊˌplæzəm/ en-us-neoplasm.ogg en-au-neoplasm.ogg

Word forms

neoplasm neoplasms

Etymology

From neo- + plasm, after German Neoplasma.

Synonyms

tumour

Derived words

antineoplasm myeloproliferative neoplasm neoplasia neoplasmic neoplastic nonneoplasm preneoplasm
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