[ˈniːə(ʊ)plaz(ə)m], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a new and abnormal growth of tissue in a part of the body, especially as a characteristic of cancer
(e.g: carcinoma of the cervix is a common neoplasm in women)


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Origin:
mid 19th century: from neo- ‘new’ + Greek plasma ‘formation’ (see plasma)