Origin: Greek
prefix neo-
Neoplasm has 2 different meanings across 1 category:
Noun
Noun
1
an abnormal new mass of tissue that serves no purpose
"The biopsy confirmed that the suspicious lump on her back was a benign neoplasm rather than cancerous cells."
2
An abnormal new growth of disorganized tissue in animals or plants.
"The doctor ordered a biopsy to determine if the suspicious lump was benign neoplasm or something more serious."
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