neoplasm
nounUK /ˈniː.əʊ.plæz.əm/
US /ˈniː.oʊ.plæz.əm/
A neoplasm is a lump of extra cells that grows in the body where it should not.
The doctor found a small neoplasm on the scan and said it was not dangerous.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. An abnormal mass of tissue formed when cells divide more than they should or do not die when they should.
Benign neoplasms do not spread to other parts of the body.
3. A new and abnormal growth of tissue, which may be benign or malignant.
The pathology report described the neoplasm as benign.
4. In medical usage, any uncontrolled cell growth that forms a distinct lump.
Surgeons removed the neoplasm and sent it to the lab for testing.