Definition of neoplasm in English:
neoplasm
noun ˈniːə(ʊ)plaz(ə)mˈniəˌplæzəm
A new and abnormal growth of tissue in a part of the body, especially as a characteristic of cancer.
carcinoma of the cervix is a common neoplasm in women
mass noun colonic neoplasm may be missed in some patients
Example sentencesExamples
- For girls, the 2 causes of death with the highest crude rates were malignant neoplasms and ischemic heart disease.
- Histologic sections of the tumor revealed a malignant neoplasm with a diffuse growth pattern.
- Malignant mesothelioma is an uncommon neoplasm yet it is the most common primary malignancy of the pleura.
- A related neoplasm, the carcinoid tumor, is another rare lesion in the esophagus.
- Lipomas, hemangiomas, neuromas, and fibromas are benign neoplasms that occur in the neck.
Origin
Mid 19th century: from neo- 'new' + Greek plasma 'formation' (see plasma).
Definition of neoplasm in US English:
neoplasm
nounˈnēəˌplazəmˈniəˌplæzəm
A new and abnormal growth of tissue in some part of the body, especially as a characteristic of cancer.
carcinoma of the cervix is a common neoplasm in women
mass noun colonic neoplasm may be missed in some patients
Example sentencesExamples
- A related neoplasm, the carcinoid tumor, is another rare lesion in the esophagus.
- Histologic sections of the tumor revealed a malignant neoplasm with a diffuse growth pattern.
- Malignant mesothelioma is an uncommon neoplasm yet it is the most common primary malignancy of the pleura.
- For girls, the 2 causes of death with the highest crude rates were malignant neoplasms and ischemic heart disease.
- Lipomas, hemangiomas, neuromas, and fibromas are benign neoplasms that occur in the neck.
Origin
Mid 19th century: from neo- ‘new’ + Greek plasma ‘formation’ (see plasma).