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10 Language-to-English DictionariesNeoplasm
/ˈniː.oʊˌplæz.əm/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
An abnormal growth of tissue resulting from uncontrolled, progressive multiplication of cells.
"The biopsy revealed that the neoplasm was benign and did not require further treatment." - 2
A tumor, which can be benign or malignant.
"Doctors often classify neoplasms based on their cellular characteristics and behavior."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Greek neo-, meaning new, and plasma, meaning formation or molded thing. Coined in the late 19th century within modern medical nomenclature to describe an abnormal and excessive growth of tissue.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Neoplasm" is said worldwide
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Néoplasme
Transliteration: Néoplasme
"Le néoplasme a été diagnostiqué comme bénin."
Neoplasma
Transliteration: Neoplasma
"Das Neoplasma wurde als gutartig eingestuft."
Neoplasma
Transliteration: Neoplasma
"Il neoplasma è stato ritenuto benigno."
Neoplasma
Transliteration: Neoplasma
"El neoplasma fue diagnosticado como benigno."
Neoplasma
Transliteration: Neoplasma
"O neoplasma foi considerado benigno."
नियोप्लाज्म
Transliteration: Niyoplazm
"नियोप्लाज्म को सौम्य के रूप में निदान किया गया।"
新生物
Transliteration: Xīnshēngwù
"该新生物被诊断为良性。"
신생물
Transliteration: Sinsaengmul
"이 신생물은 양성으로 진단되었습니다."
新生物
Transliteration: Shinsebutsu
"その新生物は良性と診断されました。"
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