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neoplasm

noun neo·plasm \ˈnē-ə-ˌpla-zəm\

Definition of NEOPLASM

:  tumor 2
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Origin of NEOPLASM

International Scientific Vocabulary
First Known Use: 1863
Medical Dictionary

neoplasm

noun neo·plasm \ˈnē-ə-ˌplaz-əm\

Medical Definition of NEOPLASM

:  a new growth of tissue serving no physiological function :  tumor

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