Neoplasm

Pronunciation

Origin

From neo- + Ancient Greek πλάσμα (plasma, "formation").

Full definition of neoplasm

Noun

1. (pathology, oncology) An abnormal new growth of disorganized tissue in animals or plants.

Synonyms

• tumour

Derived terms

• neoplasia
• neoplastic

Anagrams

• planemos
• pleonasm