Definition

A new and abnormal growth of tissue in the body, often referred to as a tumor.

Example

The doctor diagnosed her with a neoplasm that required further examination.

Conversation

I read an article about how to detect a neoplasm early.

Oh really? I didn’t know there were specific signs to look for.

Yeah, they mentioned things like unusual lumps or changes in skin.

That’s helpful information; it's important to catch these things early.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Neoplasm is formed from "neo-" (meaning new) and "plasma" (from Greek "plasma", meaning something formed or molded). The word refers to a new formation of tissue, often used in the context of abnormal growths such as tumors.

Memory Tip

Think of 'neo-' meaning new and 'plasma' meaning something formed — a neoplasm is a new formation of tissue.

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