neoplasm

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(nē′ō plaz′əm)

noun

an abnormal growth of tissue, as a tumor

Origin: neo- + -plasm

See neoplasm in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
An abnormal new growth of tissue in animals or plants; a tumor.

Related Forms:

  • neˌo·plasˈtic (-plăsˈtĭk) adjective

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