neoplasm

Meanings

• A new abnormal growth of tissue, either benign or malignant.

  - "The patient was diagnosed with a benign neoplasm in the lung."
  - "The malignant neoplasm in the colon had spread to other organs."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈniːoʊˌplæzəm/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈniːoʊˌplæzəm/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=965900"

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Synonyms

tumour

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with neoplasm
Alasm , Calm , Palms , Talism

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Neon, Neons, Neap, Kneap, Kneep
   

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Variants

List of all variants of neoplasm that leads to same result
neoplasm , neoplasms , tumor , tumoral , tumorlike , tumors

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Forms

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Neoplasm can take various forms depending on the type and location of the abnormal growth. For example, a neoplasm in the breast might appear as a lump or mass, while a neoplasm in the colon might present as a polyp or tumor.

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Greek words 'neos' meaning new and 'plasma' meaning formed matter.

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Culture

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In various cultures, neoplasms have been depicted in art, literature, and folklore. For example, in ancient Egyptian culture, neoplasms were often associated with the gods and depicted in temple art.

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