neoplasm

noun
UK: /ˈniːəʊplæzəm/
US: /ˈniːoʊplæzəm/

  1. An abnormal growth of tissue that may be cancerous or non-cancerous.

    1. The doctor found a neoplasm in his lung during the checkup.
    2. Benign neoplasms are typically not life-threatening, but require monitoring to ensure that it doesn't become malignant.

  2. A new and abnormal growth of tissue in some part of the body, especially as a characteristic of cancer; a tumor.

    1. The neoplasm was removed during surgery, and the patient is recovering well.
    2. Research indicates that certain environmental factors can increase the risk of developing a malignant neoplasm.

Synonyms

tumor growth malignancy

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "neoplasm" in English means: An abnormal growth of tissue that may be cancerous or non-cancerous., A new and abnormal growth of tissue in some part of the body, especially as a characteristic of cancer; a tumor..

The phonetic transcription of "neoplasm" is /ˈniːəʊplæzəm/ in British English and /ˈniːoʊplæzəm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "neoplasm": tumor, growth, malignancy.

Example usage of "neoplasm": "The doctor found a neoplasm in his lung during the checkup.". More examples on the page.