Meaning of neoplasm in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈniəˌplæzəm/

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  1. Noun

    neoplasm

    Etymology

    mid 19th century: from neo-‘new’ + Greek plasma‘formation’ (see plasma)

    Definitions

    1. an abnormal new mass of tissue that serves no purpose

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