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neoplasm

 

[ niˈəʊplaz(ə)m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical term

An abnormal mass of tissue in the body, as a tumor.

Synonyms

growth, mass, tumor

Examples of usage

  • His neoplasm required surgery to remove.
  • The doctor found a neoplasm during the routine check-up.

Translations

Translations of the word "neoplasm" in other languages:

🇵🇹 neoplasma

🇮🇳 नवोपल

🇩🇪 Neoplasma

🇮🇩 neoplasma

🇺🇦 неоплазма

🇵🇱 nowotwór

🇯🇵 新生物

🇫🇷 néoplasme

🇪🇸 neoplasma

🇹🇷 neoplazma

🇰🇷 신생물

🇸🇦 ورم

🇨🇿 neoplazma

🇸🇰 neoplazma

🇨🇳 肿瘤

🇸🇮 neoplazma

🇮🇸 æxlun

🇰🇿 неоплазма

🇬🇪 ნეოპლაზმა

🇦🇿 neoplazma

🇲🇽 neoplasma

Word origin

The term 'neoplasm' originates from the Greek words 'neo-' meaning new, and 'plasma' meaning formation. It was first used in the medical field in the mid-19th century to describe abnormal growths or tumors in the body. Neoplasms can be benign or malignant, and their study and treatment are essential in the field of oncology.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,708, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.